Abdominal rigidity

Definition

Abdominal rigidity is stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed.

Exclusions

• that with severe abdominal pain (MD81.3)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Symptoms related to the lower gastrointestinal tract or abdomen

• ME00Abdominal compartment syndrome
• ME01Abdominal distension
• ME03Abnormal bowel sounds
• ME04Ascites
• ME05Change in bowel habit
• ME06Chronic enteritis of uncertain aetiology
• ME07Faecal incontinence
• ME08Flatulence or related conditions