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Diana
Diana asked in HealthGeneral Health CarePain & Pain Management · 1 year ago

Why did my doctor hit my back with a closed fist?

What is the reason for this??

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  • Philipthepale
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    It's an assessment to see if the organ underlying is tender.

  • Diane A
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    Possibly called blunt percussion-to test for kidneys, spine pain etc. Next time simply say" what does that test for?"

  • k w
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    and why didn't you ask him ?

  • Anonymous
    1 year ago

    To test your reflexes. 

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