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In medicine, tenderness is pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.

Rebound tenderness is an indication of peritonitis.

Symptoms and signs: general / constitutional (R50-R61, 780.6-780.9)
Temperature
Aches/Pains
Malaise and fatigue
Atrophy (e.g., Muscle Atrophy) • Debility (or Asthenia) • Lassitude • Lethargy • Muscle tremors • Tenderness
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