Abdominal girth

Abdominal girth
Definition
Abdominal girth is the measurement of the distance around the abdomen at a specific point, usually at the level of the belly button (navel). Measuring abdominal girth is used to diagnose and monitor the following: ...

Abdominal girth
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Abdominal girth
Abdominal mass
Abdominal MRI scan
Abdominal pain
Abdominal radiation - discharge ...

Abdominal Girth; Acidophilic Granulocyte; Agarose; Aminoglutethimide; Analytical Grade; Angular Gyrus; Anion Gap; Antigen; Antigenomic
AGAG
Acidic Glycosaminoglycans ...

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Alternative Names
Swollen belly; Swelling in the abdomen; Abdominal distention; Distended abdomen
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Increased abdominal girth
Disease in the peritoneal cavity
Malignant conditions (cancer) -- peritoneal carcinomatosis, hepatocellular carcinoma ("liver cancer"), cancer metastasized to the liver, psuedomyxoma peritonei, and Mesothelioma ...

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Overview & Considerations
Abdominal swelling, or distention, is a common condition, which usually results from over-eating, rather than from a serious illness.

▪ Check abdominal girth daily or more frequently if indicated, and check stools for blood to detect necrotizing enterocolitis.
▪ Prepare for a sepsis workup if signs of infection are associated with low birth weight.

Abdominal girth
Abdominal pain diagnosis
Acute
Adolescent development
Adolescent test or procedure preparation
Adrenal glands
Advanced care directives
Aerobic
Aging changes in body shape
Aging changes in hair and nails ...

Abdominal ultrasound produces a picture to help determine the cause of abdominal pain or increased abdominal girth.

Ovarian neoplasms may have abdominal pain or complaints of increasing abdominal girth, nausea, and vomiting or they may be totally asymptomatic, with the mass being found on routine examination.

Is there increased abdominal girth, swelling of feet and ankles, and upper abdominal discomfort due to swelling of liver?

on the back of the neck, breast enlargement or increased abdominal girth.

Moderate amounts cause increased abdominal girth and weight gain. Massive amounts may cause nonspecific diffuse abdominal pressure, ...

Nausea and/or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Liver and spleen enlargement
Increased abdominal girth ...

Loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss or gain
Increased abdominal girth or clothes fitting tighter around your waist
Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
A persistent lack of energy
Low back pain ...

If the teen is pregnant, there are usually weight changes (usually a gain, but there may be a loss if nausea and vomiting are significant). Examination may show increased abdominal girth, ...

Some of the other causes of ascites include portal hypertension, congestive heart failure, blood clots, and pancreatitis. The most common symptoms include increased abdominal girth and size, abdominal bloating, and abdominal pain.

Increased abdominal girth or a seemingly sudden weight gain in the abdominal area is also a symptom.

See also: Symptom, Abdomen, Abdominal Pain, Fatigue, Surgery