Bowel sounds are best heard at the LUQ
Unless there is bowel obstruction, along with the peritonitis, bowel sounds can still be present.
During an examination a physician hears overactive bowel sounds known as high-pitched tinkling bowel sounds.
Depending on context, BS might mean blood sugar or bowel sounds.
Bowel sounds.
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From 5-6 sounds
bowel sounds
The increase in bowel sounds is because the normal pathway of the intestinal tract has been altered due to the hernia. Not only does the herniation cause increased bowel sounds but also pain associated with the movement of intestinal contents. If it is painful you should get medical attention.
When a patient is constipated bowel sounds are decreased or absent.
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