Alder test

The Alder test is a tender point for the appendix to distinguish between acute appendicitis and uterine disease during pregnancy. Basic Information Specialist classification: maternity inspection inspection classification: other inspection Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Tips: Pregnant women near the delivery period are not suitable for this check. Normal value No tenderness. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The examiner puts his finger on the most obvious tender point in the appendix area, and the pregnant woman takes the left lateral position, so that the uterus tends to the left side. If the pain is relieved, the pain is from the uterus; if the tenderness is more obvious than lying on the back, the pain is from the pain. The lesion outside the uterus, that is, the lesion of the appendix itself is likely to be large. People in need of examination: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, some patients may be accompanied by fever, general malaise or fatigue symptoms of pregnant women. Precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check your relaxation and actively cooperate with the inspection. If surgery is required, it is advisable to eat a light, digestible, semi-flowing diet after surgery. Inspection process The doctor placed his finger on the most obvious tender point in the appendix, and the pregnant woman took the left lateral position. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: pregnant women near the birth. Adverse reactions and risks No relevant information.

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