Lymph nodes?

[Faunn]

Im just a bit curious, but what are lymph nodes? Palpate the stomach: Papulate means...?

 

[TheQueen]

Lymph nodes are like a body's filters. They filter out bacteria and viruses. That's why, when someone is sick, they can have swollen lymph nodes, because they are fighting so hard to get rid of the sickness. Tonsils are a lymphoid organ too. When they swell, people have to get them removed.

I know that papulation is the production of papules. Papules are like pimples. But I don't know what palpate in that sentance means. Sorry and good luck.

 

[Faunn]

Uhh....Where are lymph nodes and papules on piggys? Im doing a vet check up, and I need to see if they do these things:
Palpate the stomach

Check the lymph nodes ( for swelling

Take it's temperature

Check its teeth INCLUDING the back molars

Examine the eyes and ears with a light

Examine the coat for signs of parasites or fungal problems

Pull on the skin on the back to check for hydration

Listen to the lungs and heart with a stethoscope

 

[TheQueen]

I'm not sure about palpating the stomach, but I'm pretty sure that lymph nodes are the pretty much the same for everyone. They're located in the back of humans' necks, by their ears, throat, chest, and underarms. They're probably in similar spots for pigs. Hope I was of some help, and I'm sure if your vet is good, he/she will know where they are on the pigs' too. Good luck!

 

[Percy's Mom]

Palpating is lightly pressing in on the stomach to see if there are any masses or to see if anything irregular can be felt.

 

[salana]

There are lymph nodes all over the place for guinea pigs. The ones you should be most vigilant about checking are in the chin. There shouldn't be any swellings in the chin at all.

Palpating is feeling around, not necessarily lightly. It seems to be the most offensive part of a vet visit for my pigs.