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Abdominal Girth
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Abdominal Girth Measurement
Today's Top News Stories | • | Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008, 13:49
- High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
- Osteoarthritis
- Urinary Incontinence
| • | U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year. | • | CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children. | • | Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says. | • | Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets - Nov 20, 2008, 09:00
Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil. |
The measurement of the abdominal girth may be helpful in diagnosing abdominal distention, which commonly results from intestinal gas. Increased abdominal girth may also indicate disease of the intestines or liver.
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Review Date : 11/19/2003
Reviewed By : Eric Lin, D.O., OMT/Family Medicine, Health Integration Center, Torrance, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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