You have been running a high fever, have stomach cramps, and have felt weak and disoriented for five days, so you set up an appointment with your physician. After asking you a few questions, she starts a physical examination by probing for swollen areas in your abdomen. You immediately sense that she is looking for

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The physician is likely probing for swollen lymph nodes in your abdomen as a possible indication of infection or inflammation in your body. Lymph nodes are part of the immune system and can become swollen when the body is fighting off an infection or other illness. Histamines, antibodies, and antigens are not relevant to this specific physical examination.

You Have Been Running a High Fever, Have Stomach Cramps