Tenderness (medicine)

In medicine, tenderness is pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.[1] It should not be confused with the pain that a patient perceives without touching. Pain is patient's perception, while tenderness is a sign that a clinician elicits.

See also

Rebound tenderness, an indication of peritonitis.

References

"Point tenderness - abdomen". Retrieved 14 February 2015.

Signs and symptoms that are general or constitutional

heat	Fever of unknown origin drug-induced postoperative Hyperthermia Hyperhidrosis Night sweats
cold	Chills Hypothermia

Aches and pains

Malaise and fatigue

Miscellaneous

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