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Results 1 - 10 of 41 for Abdominal obesity
  1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease - children 
    ... the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. Obesity. Certain medicines, such as some medicines used for asthma. Secondhand smoke. Surgery of the upper abdomen. Brain disorders, such as cerebral palsy . Genetics -- GERD ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007688.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Abdominal girth 
    ... any cancer that has spread widely throughout the abdomen Obesity Buildup of intestinal gas, most often caused by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003938.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease 
    ... is the muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities) Obesity Pregnancy Scleroderma Smoking or tobacco use Lying down ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000265.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Abdominal girth measurement (image) 
    The measurement of the abdominal girth may be helpful in evaluating central adiposity. Central obesity (“apple shaped” body type) is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8709.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels 
    ... smoked should be screened for aneurysms in their abdominal aorta usually with an ultrasound exam. Get more exercise: Exercise may help prevent obesity, and it helps people with diabetes control their ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004006.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Chylomicronemia syndrome 
    ... familial combined hyperlipidemia or familial hypertriglyceridemia ) develop diabetes, obesity or are exposed to certain medicines.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000405.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hiatal hernia 
    ... of muscle that divides the chest from the abdomen.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001137.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Stretch marks 
    ... commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003287.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Cushing syndrome 
    ... loss from the arms, legs, and buttocks (central obesity) Skin changes can include: Skin infections Purple stretch marks (1/2 inch or 1 centimeter or more wide) called striae on the skin of the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, and breasts Thin skin with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000410.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Cushing syndrome due to adrenal tumor 
    ... loss from the arms, legs, and buttocks (central obesity) Skin changes that are often seen: Skin infections Purple stretch marks (1/2 inch or 1 centimeter or more wide), called striae , on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, and breasts Thin skin with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000407.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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