Abdominal Rigidity: Prevention & Expectations (Abdominal Guarding)

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Abdominal Rigidity

Alternate Names : Abdominal Guarding

Abdominal Rigidity | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Most of the time, abdominal rigidity can't be prevented. A few cases may be prevented by avoiding alcohol abuse that leads to pancreatitis. Following sports safety guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults may reduce injuries to the abdomen.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

One should be concerned about abdominal rigidity. It can point to the presence of a life-threatening infection. If this is the case, death may occur if prompt treatment fails to work.

What are the risks to others?

Abdominal rigidity is not catching.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/22/01

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