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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common physical examination findings associated with ''[[H. pylori]]'' infection include [[fatigue]], [[abdominal pain]], conjunctival pallor and abdominal tenderness. | |||
==Physical examination== | ==Physical examination== | ||
Common physical examination findings associated with H.pylori infection may include: | Common physical examination findings associated with ''[[H. pylori]]'' infection may include: | ||
'''Appearance of patient''' | '''Appearance of patient''' | ||
Patients with H.pylori infection appear fatigued and in distress if associated with abdominal pain. | Patients with ''[[H. pylori]]'' infection appear fatigued and in distress if associated with [[abdominal pain]]. | ||
'''Vital signs''' | '''Vital signs''' | ||
*Vital signs generally appear to be normal. | *Vital signs generally appear to be normal. | ||
*If associated with GI bleed, Vital signs include: | *If associated with GI bleed, Vital signs include: | ||
:*Tachycardia | :*[[Tachycardia]] | ||
'''Skin''' | '''Skin''' | ||
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'''Abdominal examination''' | '''Abdominal examination''' | ||
*Abdominal tenderness | *Abdominal tenderness | ||
*No hepatosplenomegaly | *No [[hepatosplenomegaly]] | ||
*Normal bowel sounds | *Normal bowel sounds | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings associated with H. pylori infection include fatigue, abdominal pain, conjunctival pallor and abdominal tenderness.
Physical examination
Common physical examination findings associated with H. pylori infection may include:
Appearance of patient
Patients with H. pylori infection appear fatigued and in distress if associated with abdominal pain.
Vital signs
- Vital signs generally appear to be normal.
- If associated with GI bleed, Vital signs include:
Skin
- Pallor
HEENT
- On examination of eyes, conjunctival pallor may be seen.
Heart
- Chest tenderness may be present on palpation
- S1 and S2 are normal
Abdominal examination
- Abdominal tenderness
- No hepatosplenomegaly
- Normal bowel sounds
Rectal examination
- Rectal examination should be performed to diagnose other causes of GI bleeding.