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Rectal Examination, In exceptional circumstances, to detect uterus and cervix (when vaginal examination is not possible). Preparing for the examination The rea...
Gynaecological Examination and History, Percuss the bladder if palpably enlarged or if indicated from history. Vaginal examination Usually done with the patient l...
Abdominal Examination (Preparation and Methods), If a rectal or pelvic examination is about to be performed, it must be preceded by an abdominal examination. A bimanual vaginal e...
Forensic Examination, Carry out a specific examination (eg vaginal and pelvic examination following sexual abuse/ assault ) and collect samples. Examine the body surfac...
Genitourinary History and Examination (Female), It is important to think of foreign bodies (FBs) where there is offensive and profuse discharge, remembering though that there is an associatio...
Vaginal Discharge, What is vaginal discharge? Vaginal discharge is a mucus or fluid that protects the vagina from bacterial infection. , Sexually transmitted diseases Men...
Vaginal Thrush, Vaginal thrush (also known as vaginal yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis) is an infection of the vagina and/or vulva with a yeast germ called candi...
History and Physical Examination, Neurological history and examination . Competence at orthopaedic examination, which should include back examination , neurolo...
Newborn Physical Examinations, Your baby will have a head to toe examination by a healthcare professional (usually a doctor) within the first three days of birth.
Vaginal Discharge, Vulval lichen planus, psoriasis and dermatitis will be apparent on examination but may require biopsy to confirm the diagnosis [ 7 ] . Vaginal disch...
Shoulder Examination, What is a shoulder examination? Shoulder examination is a practical skill which requires background knowledge of anatomy, of normal shoulder fun...
Examination of the Spine, General examination of the spine The examination should begin as soon as you first see the patient and continues with careful observation dur...
Pulse Examination, Historically, in the Middle or Far East, doctors were expected to make many diagnoses on examination of the radial pulse alone. Still today, thorough examinati...
Examination of the Eye, Selecting the appropriate examination Not all examinations need be carried out on every patient: examination should be based on the histo...
Paediatric Examination, Children are not just small adults, and the pattern of disease, the approach to the examination and content of the examination are quite different in...
Treating Recurring Yeast Infections (Vaginal Thrush), Speculum examination showing vaginal thrush Mika...
Contraceptive Vaginal Ring, What is the contraceptive vaginal ring? The contraceptive vaginal ring is an effective method of contraception. It is a small, thin, flexible ...
Neurological Examination of the Upper Limbs, See also the separate Neurological History and Examination article which covers the basic principles of examination and techni...
Neurological Examination of the Lower Limbs, See the separate Neurological History and Examination article which covers the basic principles of examination and technique. ...
Breast Lumps and Breast Examination, In the past, advice has been to use the examination to teach the patient self-examination. It may seem logical that regular self-examina...