Liver tremor test

The liver tremor test is an auxiliary test used to check if the abdominal liver is normal. For a special physical examination method. During the examination, the patient is placed on his back and the legs are flexed. After touching the lower edge of the swollen liver, the palm of the right hand is pressed against the surface of the swollen liver. When using a floating palpation palpation method, when a finger is pressed down, if a feeling of vibration is felt, it is liver tremor. Found in liver echinococcosis. It is caused by the fact that most of the ascus in the capsule floats and hits the wall of the capsule, which is specific to its diagnosis. Basic Information Specialist classification: Digestive examination classification: other examinations Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: The inspected person should take the low-pillow supine position after urinating, the hands are naturally placed on both sides of the body, the legs are slightly bent apart, the abdominal muscles are relaxed, and the deep and uniform abdominal breathing is done. Normal value When using the floating and palpation method, when the finger is pressed down, there is no feeling of a slight vibration. This phenomenon proves that the liver is normal and is an auxiliary diagnosis method. Clinical significance Abnormal result During the examination, the patient is placed on his back and the legs are flexed. After touching the lower edge of the swollen liver, the palm of the right hand is pressed against the surface of the swollen liver. When using a floating palpation palpation method, when a finger is pressed down, if a feeling of vibration is felt, it is liver tremor. Found in liver echinococcosis. It is caused by the fact that most of the ascus in the capsule floats and hits the wall of the capsule, which is specific to its diagnosis. People who need to be examined: routine physical examination items, abnormal abdominals. Precautions Requirements for inspection: (1) The examinee should take the low-pillow supine position after urinating, the hands are naturally placed on both sides of the body, the legs are slightly bent apart, the abdominal muscles are relaxed, and the deep and uniform abdominal breathing is made. (2) The examiner should be on the right side of the examinee, and the forearm should be at the same level as the abdomen surface. The hand should be warm when inspecting, and the technique should be gentle. (3) Palpate the various parts of the abdomen in order. Generally, starting from the left lower abdomen, the examination is performed counterclockwise; the principle is to move from the bottom to the top, the first left and the right, and gradually move from the healthy part to the lesion area. (4) Observing the reaction and expression of the examinee while palpating, and giving comfort and explanation to those who are nervous or suffering. Inspection process During the examination, the patient is placed on his back and the legs are flexed. After touching the lower edge of the swollen liver, the palm of the right hand is pressed against the surface of the swollen liver. Use the floating and sinking palpation method to press the finger. The floating and sinking (shock) palpation method takes the 3 to 4 fingers that are close together and takes the angle of 70 to 90°, and places it on the corresponding part of the abdominal wall to be inspected, making several rapid and powerful impact movements. The feeling of swelling and swelling of the abdominal cavity. This method only uses palpation of the liver and spleen of a large number of ascites patients. This method is mainly used to check deep organs and masses when a large amount of ascites is used. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: Basically no suitable for the crowd, but people with mental disorders should pay attention. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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