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“Acute or chronic, localized or widespread pain in the abdominal cavity (the area below the chest and above the hips)...”
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“...It may be generalized or localized, and in severe cases can be confused with an acute surgical abdomen. Other GI features may include nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal distention, and ileus...”
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“...Symptoms of an Addisonian crisis include the following ... Sudden penetrating pain in the lower back, abdomen or legs...”
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“...Diagnostic tools include an abdominal X-ray that is taken after ingestion of contrast (a dyelike material that is visible on X-ray); MRI with contrast medium that can often distinguish adenomyosis from fibroids (although its...”
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Vitamin E Requirement
“...Vitamin E concentration was inversely related to abdominal circumference...”
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Syndrome X / Metabolic Syndrome
“...Visceral fat cells are the most insulin-resistant cells in the human body, and help to kickstart the vicious cycle known as Syndrome X that results in abdominal obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol levels.”
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“...Most aneurysms occur in the abdomen or the brain...”
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Duration of current abdominal pain
“Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is asymptomatic in 75% of cases, but may present as sudden severe pain that is not relieved by position change.”
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Chronic / Hidden Infection
“Results of a small study suggest that an antibiotic may help people with abdominal aortic aneurysms...”
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“...Angiostrongyliasis is infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis (cerebral) or Angiostrongylus costaricensis (abdominal). Both are parasites of rats that can infect humans...”
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“...(orange); intolerance of cold, low body temperature (especially in the extremities); abnormally fast or slow heart rate; depression; insomnia; muscle aches, pains and tension; distended abdomen; bad breath (halitosis); (chronic) fatigue; rapid mood swings; Common signs and symptoms of anorexia specifically include: extreme weight loss (very low BMI) due to self-imposed starvation; an...”
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Metformin use
“...Insulin makes you hungry and causes fat cells in your abdomen to fill with fat...”
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“The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.”
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“...The first sign is usually a pain or discomfort in the center of the abdomen, which comes and goes in waves and is often thought at first to be a simple stomach upset...”
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“...Signs include passage of adult worm(s) from mouth or anus; wheezing (early infection); mild abdominal tenderness (established infection)...”
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“Ascites is a build-up of fluid in the peritoneal cavity – the space between the lining of the abdomen and abdominal organs...”
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“Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.”
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Cancer, General
“Malignant ascites is typically due to advanced cancers of the organs in the abdominal cavity. Examples include ovarian cancer in particular, as well as colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma, lung cancer, and cancer of the uterus or liver.”
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“...The doctor will listen for a bruit during a stethoscope examination of the patient's neck, abdomen, or groin area...”
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“...The symptoms include abdominal distension, carbohydrate intolerance, fatigue and impaired mental function...”
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“...Ultimately, other lymph nodes as well as other organs within the abdomen may become involved...”
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“A steady or irregular pain in the upper abdomen, usually under the right rib cage, and frequently severe...”
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“...A core biopsy involves obtaining a sample of tissue with a thick needle or by inserting a thin, lighted tube (laparoscope) into a small incision in the abdomen. Another biopsy method is to remove tissue during an operation.”
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“Abdominal bloating is the feeling that the abdomen is larger than normal...”
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“...Symptoms include ... Ascites, the most common symptom: a build-up of fluid in the abdomen (peritoneal cavity)...”
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“...Yoga, Tai Chi, abdominal breathing and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) are among many techniques that have been used successfully to deal with the effects of stress and generally improve health...”
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“...Symptoms of carbohydrate intolerance include ... abdominal bloating after a meal (especially after sweet, starchy foods)...”
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“...Patients often present with vague right-sided abdominal pain which has often been present for a number of years, suggesting a right-sided abdominal mass or hepatomegaly...”
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“...Conditions which have been responsive to castor oil applications include ... abdominal stretch marks (prevention)...”
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“Pertaining to the abdomen.”
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“...Discomfort on the left side of the abdomen from an enlarged spleen is a frequent complaint...”
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“...Coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and peripheral vascular disease are all caused by smoking...”
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Aneurysm / Rupture
“...Studies have consistently found a 50% decrease in mortality from abdominal aortic aneurysms among former smokers compared with current smokers...”
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“...may be associated with this disease: Urine output, decreased; Swelling, overall; Stools, pale or clay colored; Nosebleed or bleeding gums; Gynecomastia (breast development in males); Abdominal pain; Abdominal indigestion; Fevers; Symptoms may develop gradually, or there may be no symptoms...”
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Edema of the abdomen
“When the liver loses its ability to make the protein albumin, water accumulates in the legs and abdomen.”
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“...Bad bacteria release toxins, which lead to a variety of symptoms, including ... Mild to severe lower abdominal tenderness/cramps/pain...”
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“...Cold packs applied to the abdomen cause increased gastrointestinal motility and gastric acid secretion; therefore, this treatment is contraindicated in those with known peptic ulcer disease...”
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Calming / Stretching Exercises
“...He taught them techniques of yoga breathing, which encouraged the use of all chest and abdominal muscles as well as ten yoga postures...”
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“...This can be felt by placing a hand on the abdomen.”
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“...Anyone who is taking corticosteroids and has any of the symptoms listed below should check with the physician who prescribed the medicine as soon as possible ... Stomach or abdominal pains, upset stomach, nausea, or vomiting...”
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“...A CT scan is particularly useful for detecting small structures inside the body, and for visualizing severe trauma to the brain, spine, chest, abdomen, etc. Common uses include...”
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“A rare sarcoma of adolescents and young adults, found most often in the abdomen. Its name means that it is formed by small, round cancer cells surrounded by scar-like tissue.”
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“The thin muscle under the lungs and heart that separates the chest from the stomach/abdomen.”
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“...A palpable abdominal mass or tenderness, perianal fistulae, oral aphthous ulcers, sacroiliac, spinal or peripheral arthropathy, or skin changes (erythema nodosum or pyoderma gangrenosum) all suggest a diagnosis...”
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“...In over 90% of cases, serious diverticulitis affects the sigmoid colon, in the lower left side of the abdomen. The diagnosis can be confirmed by a barium enema X-ray...”
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“...The most common symptoms of diverticulitis are abdominal pain and tenderness around the left side of the lower abdomen. When infection is the cause, fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, cramping and constipation may also occur.”
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“...The mild form of amebiasis includes nausea, loose stools, weight loss, abdominal tenderness and occasional fever...”
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“...This pain can be felt in the lower abdomen, umbilical region, above the pubic region, or the right or left abdomen possibly radiating to the thighs or lower back...”
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“...Belching, distension and abdominal sounds often occur in association with abdominal or epigastric pain...”
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“...Aside from those mentioned below, other symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include: urinary symptoms; passage of tissue through the vagina; rectal pain or pressure during defecation; pelvic or abdominal tenderness; adnexal tenderness; enlarged uterus; rebound tenderness; cervical tenderness; pallor; abdominal distension; tachycardia and/or hypotension (related to hypovolemia); shock or...”
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“...Idiopathic Cyclic Edema is one subtype primarily occurring in young menstruating women in which large amounts of tissue swelling occurs in the legs and abdomen after sitting or standing, and swelling of the face and eyelids upon lying down...”
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Therapeutic Fasting
“Fasting promotes the drying up of abnormal fluid accumulations, such as edema in the ankles and legs and swelling in the abdomen.”
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“...New studies demonstrate that elevated cortisol levels can lead to abdominal weight gain, loss of verbal declarative memory (words, names, and numbers), insulin resistance, and Type 2 Diabetes...”
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DIM / I3C
“DIM has been reported to enhance insulin sensitivity and encourage abdominal fat loss.”
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“...Back pain, may be severe; Heart murmur; Weight loss; Late stages ... Swelling of the feet, legs and abdomen...”
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Abdominal distension, swelling
“A study of 51 women, 26 with endometriosis and 25 without, found that a significantly larger proportion of women with endometriosis than control subjects experienced abdominal bloating (96% vs...”
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“...Located in the upper-right part of the abdomen behind the ribs, the liver is dark red-brown organ with a soft, spongy texture that is nearly 15cm (6in) thick and consists of two main overlapping lobes (right and left)...”
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“...The average human body has some 500-600 lymph nodes, with clusters found in the neck, armpits, chest, abdomen, and groin...”
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“...The spleen is located on the left side of the abdomen and weighs around 200g (8oz) in the average healthy adult...”
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Pain in the upper abdomen / stomach area
“The spleen in located in the upper far left part of the abdomen. Various conditions can cause it to increase in size and cause abdominal pain.”
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Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono
“...If you have mono and get a severe sharp, sudden pain on the left side of your upper abdomen, go to an emergency room immediately.”
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
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“...Diagnosis of esophageal cancer symptoms is usually conducted through an X-ray method known as the barium swallow, and may also include endoscopy along with a biopsy, and a CT scan of the chest and abdomen. Analysis of esophageal cancer symptoms may also be accomplished using a thin, lighted tube known as an esophagoscope...”
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“...In rare cases, it causes jaundice, right-side abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, and fever...”
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“...The symptoms of fecal impaction include: chronic constipation; leakage of watery stool or liquid; abdominal discomfort; abdominal bloating; abdominal pain and cramping; straining when trying to pass stools; feeling the need to push; nausea; vomiting; headache; unexplained weight loss; weak appetite; hardened areas or...”
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“...A decoction from the seeds is used in Chinese medicine to relieve abdominal pains, colic, and stomach chills...”
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“...The following are the most common symptoms: steady, severe pain in the middle-upper abdomen or below the ribs on the right; pain in the back between the shoulder blades; pain under the right shoulder; nausea; vomiting; fever; chills; jaundice; abdominal bloating; intolerance of fatty...”
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“...Symptoms match those of many other diseases and include ... Lumps in the abdomen. These can be due to gallbladder swelling (due to bile ducts blocked by cancer), or cancer that has spread to the liver nearby...”
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“...In IBS, however, pain usually occurs in the lower abdomen. Acute appendicitis, pneumonia, stomach ulcers, hiatal hernia, pancreatitis, hepatitis, kidney infections, and even a heart attack may mimic a gallbladder attack, so it is important to see a...”
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Pain between the shoulder blades
“The pain is usually felt in the upper abdomen but sometimes the pain may spread to the right shoulder or between the shoulder blades...”
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Surgery
“...It is preformed by cutting a 4 to 8 inch hole in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. The gallbladder is directly visualized and removed by the surgeon...”
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“...The following are the most common ones: steady, severe pain in the middle-upper abdomen or below the ribs on the right; pain in the back between the shoulder blades; pain under the right shoulder; nausea; vomiting; fever; chills; jaundice; abdominal bloating; intolerance of fatty...”
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“...Some report upper abdominal burning or hunger pain one to three hours after meals and in the middle of the night...”
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Peritonitis
“...Bacteria and partially digested food can spill through the opening into the sterile abdominal cavity, called the peritoneum...”
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“...In the acute phase, there may be pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting...”
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“...A doctor should also be consulted if the any of the following occur ... Severe abdominal or rectal pain...”
General Abdominal Pain
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“Pain in the abdomen that is vague and hard to pinpoint.”
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“...Signs include weight loss, abdominal distension and tenderness, bad-smelling flatulence and burps, pale watery stools, frothy, foul-smelling stools...”
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Dairy Products Avoidance
“...Therefore, minimizing consumption of lactose-containing dairy products may improve diarrhea and the abdominal bloating and pain commonly associated with giardiasis...”
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Prebiotics
“...Only minimal dosages of prebiotics can be used (e.g. 2gm twice daily), as symptoms such as abdominal bloating and flatulence may increase.”
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“...signs and symptoms characterized by disabling fatigue, intermittent fevers, night sweats, arthralgia, myalgia, impairments in short-term memory, headaches, skin rashes, intermittent diarrhea, abdominal bloating, chronic bronchitis, photophobia, confusion, transient visual scotomata, irritability and depression and other signs and symptoms that until recently have defied appropriate...”
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“...All carbonated beverages increase the risk for symptoms of GERD by bloating the abdomen and causing pressure that forces acid up into the esophagus...”
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“...It most often develops in the legs, pelvis, and retroperitoneum (the back of the abdominal cavity). It is most common in adults.”
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“...Prevention Ways to reduce your risk of developing herniated discs include ... Exercise to strengthen weak abdominal muscles...”
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“...Coughing, vomiting, straining, or sudden physical exertion can cause increased pressure in the abdomen resulting in hiatal hernia...”
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“...There may be hairs on the chest or an extension of pubic hair on to the abdomen and thighs...”
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“...determine the stage of Hodgkin's disease ... Whether the affected lymph nodes are on one or both sides of the diaphragm (the thin muscle under the lungs and heart that separates the chest from the abdomen); and...”
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“...You will need two large plastic containers, big enough to hold your hips, buttocks, and lower abdomen comfortably, yet fit inside the bathtub or shower...”
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“...Abdominal radiographs may reveal the presence of kidney stones and a 24-hour urine collection may provide information on kidney damage and the risk of stone formation...”
Hypogastric
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
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“Surgical removal of the uterus, by way of either an abdominal or vaginal incision...”
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Peppermint Oil
“...In one double-blind cross-over study, it was shown to significantly reduce the abdominal symptoms.”
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“...The surgeon makes an opening in the abdomen and attaches the bottom of the small intestine (ileum) to it.”
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“...Generally, the lowest lateral regions of the abdomen just above either side of the genitals.”
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“Alternative names: Abdominal Bleeding, Intra-abdominal Bleeding This is a very serious condition involving bleeding at some site within the abdomen. The most common causes are trauma to the abdomen and disease...”
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“...As a result, fluid, gas and intestinal contents accumulate and abdominal distention with nausea and vomiting occurs...”
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“In the peritoneal cavity underlying the abdomen, often referring to the location of experimental injections.”
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“...Examination may reveal a sausage-shaped mass in the abdomen, and signs of dehydration or shock...”
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“...The primary symptoms of RCC include the following ... An abdominal mass or lump...”
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“...Typically, a person feels a sharp, cramping pain in the back and side in the area of the kidney or in the lower abdomen. Sometimes nausea and vomiting occur...”
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Lower front abdominal pain
“Kidney stones are characterized by (often extreme) pain at the site where the stone is causing irritation i.e. back and sides of the abdomen, lower front of the abdomen and groin area.”
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“...When symptoms do occur, however, it is usually within 30 minutes to 2 hours of consuming dairy products and can include gas, abdominal distention, diarrhea, and recurrent abdominal pain, especially among children...”
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“...This procedure allows the doctor to view the internal abdominal and pelvic organs on a computer screen, as well as take specimens for cultures or microscopic studies.”
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“...Studies have also suggested that lavender oil is useful for anxiety disorder, stress, insomnia, restlessness, vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, upset stomach, abdominal swelling, headache pain, sprains, wound healing, canker sores, post-operative pain (including C-sections), alopecia areata, and preventing general hair loss...”
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
Left Lumbar
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
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“...They can develop anywhere in the body, but they most often develop in the thigh and inside the back of the abdomen. This occurs mostly in adults between 50 and 65 years old...”
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“...Found behind the ribs on the right side of the abdomen, it has many important functions such as removing harmful material from the blood, making enzymes and bile that help digest food, and converting food into substances needed for life and growth...”
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“...It is relatively rare, affects mainly the elderly, and is often caused by bacteria spreading through the blood from nearby abdominal structures such as the appendicitis, intestines (diverticulitis), or bile ducts...”
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“...But, as the cancer grows, symptoms may include ... Pain in the upper abdomen on the right side; the pain may extend to the back and shoulder...”
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Aerobic Exercise
“...Exercises to strengthen the back and abdominal muscles can be useful, but only after recovery from the acute phase.”
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Calming / Stretching Exercises
“...Breathing exercises can affect the spine in various ways, such as movement of the ribs and changes in pressure within the chest and abdomen. Exhaling can help relax muscles; relaxation provides a physiologic antidote to stress.”
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Posture Improvement
“...This lightens the abdominal muscles and is the sitting-up equivalent of the old bent knee sit-up exercises...”
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“...There are from 400 up to 1,000 nodes in the human body, more than one-half located in the abdomen. Lymph vessels can become clogged with protein deposits or the flow can stagnate or even stop for reasons such as fatigue, stress, infection, emotional shock, lack of physical activity or...”
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“...Less often, it can develop inside the back of the abdomen. This sarcoma is most common in older adults.”
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“...Abdominal surgery patients have been found to recover more quickly after massage...”
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“...the presence of histamine; Corticosteroids can be used topically, inhaled, or systemically to reduce inflammation; Steroids treat nutrient malabsorption; Cromolyn sodium may reduce cramping in the abdomen. Antidepressants are an important and often overlooked treatment...”
Mesenteric
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“Pertaining to the great fold that holds the small intestines, blood vessels and lymph in a great curtain, connected with the back of the abdominal wall.”
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“...Signs and symptoms of chronic disease develop more slowly and include abdominal pain after eating, abdominal distention, unintentional weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, and loss of appetite...”
Meteorism
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“Tympania; swelling of the abdomen from gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity.”
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Edema of the eyelids
“As nephrotic syndrome progresses, edema is noticed in the eyelids, hands, feet, knees, abdomen and (in males) scrotum.”
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“...During this operation, a surgeon cuts into the abdomen and removes samples of tissue to be checked under a microscope...”
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“...Symptoms include ... abdominal swelling...”
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Abdominal distension, swelling
“Low protein intake can manifest as edema of the hands and feet, swollen abdomen, irritability, anorexia, a peeling rash, hair discoloration, and a large fatty liver...”
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“...In 70-75% of cases the cancer has spread to other parts of the abdomen before it is detected...”
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“...Symptoms include ... A feeling of fullness or swelling of the abdomen...”
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“...Symptoms may not be present but can include pressure or pain in the abdomen, problems with urine flow or pain during sexual intercourse...”
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Duration of current vomiting episodes
“...an ovarian cyst ruptures, fluid and sometimes blood are released into the ovary or surrounding tissues; 2) In some women the cause can be severe pain from a cyst; 3) Irritation of tissues in the abdomen.”
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Hydrotherapy
“Hydrotherapy applied to the abdomen may help prevent a cyst from rupturing...”
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“Ovaries are about the size of an almond and lie on either side of the lower abdomen beside the uterus...”
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“...Other possible symptoms include ... Abdominal swelling...”
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“...Symptoms begin as those of acute pancreatitis: a gradual or sudden severe pain in the center part of the upper abdomen goes through to the back, perhaps becoming worse when eating and building to a persistent pain; nausea and vomiting; fever; jaundice (yellowing of the skin); shock; weight loss; symptoms of...”
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“...Especially with heavier infections, intestinal parasites can also cause symptoms such as ... Distended abdomen...”
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“...Other symptoms such as fever, pain in the right upper abdomen, painful intercourse, and irregular menstrual bleeding can occur as well...”
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Hydrotherapy
“Sitz baths can powerfully affect the organs of the lower abdomen and pelvis.”
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“The lower part of the abdomen between the hip bones...”
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“...Depending on the underlying cause, the following symptoms may also be present ... edema of the legs or abdomen...”
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“Serous sac lining the abdominal cavity and covering most of the organs inside it...”
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“The peritoneum is the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers organs...”
Periumbilical
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
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“...When you breathe in, the large muscle separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity (diaphragm) contracts and your chest wall expands, causing your lungs to expand...”
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“...The earliest symptoms frequently include ... liver and spleen enlargement, causing a dull, intermittent ache in the abdomen...”
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“...Symptoms of Small Intestine Dysfunction ... General symptoms of small intestine dysfunction include abdominal bloating and pain, gas, diarrhea, nausea...”
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“...A published case study describes the complete healing of a long-standing abdominal wound by using magnet therapy for one month...”
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“...Performing regular back and abdominal exercises (e.g. yoga, Pilates, etc...”
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“...Some physical symptoms of PMS include ... Abdominal bloating...”
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
“...Symptoms amongst these women included depression, irritability, tiredness, headache, breast tenderness and swollen abdomen/hands. At this dose depression, irritability and tiredness were the only symptoms to respond and they were reduced by 50%...”
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
“...Symptoms amongst these women included depression, irritability, tiredness, headache, breast tenderness and swollen abdomen/hands. At this dose depression, irritability and tiredness were the only symptoms to respond and they were reduced by 50%...”
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“...A, C, D and H – which were originally identified by Dr. Guy Abraham, M.D. 'Type H' or 'PMS-H' ("Headaches, Heaviness, Hydration") is characterized by weight gain (greater than three pounds, 1.5kg), abdominal bloating and discomfort, breast congestion and mastalgia, and the occasional swelling of the face, hands and ankles...”
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Plant-Based Nutrition
“...The one dietary behavior most associated with an expanding waistline was high meat consumption and the dietary behavior most strongly associated with a loss of abdominal fat was high vegetable consumption...”
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“...Radiation therapy to the abdomen may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or urinary discomfort...”
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“...Stage III B Cancer has metastasized to organs and lymph nodes in the abdomen, groin, or rectum...”
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
Right Lumbar
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“The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips...”
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“A syndrome where problems in the gastrointestinal tract or abdomen trigger or cause cardiac symptoms...”
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“...Later, abdominal symptoms may develop because of the mechanical effects of the relatively large adult worm...”
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“...Patients and families should watch for the following conditions that need an urgent medical evaluation ... Abdominal swelling...”
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“...Upper GI tract endoscopy may be useful in detecting areas of concern in the immediate upper GI tract, and a CT scan of the abdomen or an abdominal ultrasound may help to visualize bulky tumors and to rule out any spread of the cancer to adjacent lymph nodes and distant organs such as the liver...”
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“...The rest arise in the trunk, head and neck area, internal organs, or the retroperitoneum (the back of the abdominal cavity). Risk factors include the following...”
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Angina
“Heart conditions such as angina or ischemia can cause pain that appears to come from the abdomen.”
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“...In order to confirm the presence of pancreatic disease, a structural abnormality in the pancreas is sought by abdominal X-ray (calcification), ultrasound, CT scan, or ERCP...”
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“...Postsurgically, abdominal incisions are at risk of spontaneous rupture...”
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“...These parasites are found in hot, humid areas and usually produce no symptoms although there may be mild skin and abdominal symptoms in few cases; hives (urticaria) is seen usually in the buttocks and wrists; there may me peptic ulcer-like pain aggravated by food intake.”
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“Alternative names: Subdiaphragmatic Abscess A subphrenic abscess is a localized accumulation of pus in the abdominal cavity just beneath the diaphragm in the "subphrenic space"...”
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“...Syndrome X can remain effectively hidden for years, masquerading as symptoms of other conditions including fatigue, poor mental concentration, abdominal (apple-shaped) obesity, edema (fluid retention), nerve damage and an intense craving for sweets...”
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“...Aside from nutritional problems, the presence of this tapeworm generally causes mild to moderate abdominal symptoms (nausea, pain, etc)...”
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“...These uric acid stones are radiolucent and so do not appear on an abdominal plain x-ray or CT scan...”
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“...Besides lumps, if a man notices any other abnormality – an enlarged testicle, a feeling of heaviness or sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum, a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin, or enlargement or tenderness of the breasts, this should be investigated...”
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“...It starts in the little collecting bladder in the abdomen (the cisterna chyli), moves up the center of the body in front of the spinal chord, alongside the esophagus and aorta to the neck, where it drains into the left subclavian vein...”
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“...Chest pain may be experienced since the parasite may become imbedded in the diaphragm (the thin muscle separating the lungs from abdominal organs). Additional symptoms include abdominal discomfort, cramping and diarrhea...”
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“...Sometimes a physician can feel a trichobezoar by gently pushing in the mid or left upper area of a patient's abdomen. Trichobezoars can be diagnosed by using special upper gastrointestinal X-rays, looking into the stomach with an endoscope, or using ultrasound...”
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“Typhoid fever is a condition in which there is typically fever and marked abdominal symptoms consisting of ulceration of the bowels...”
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“...suddenly and severely, the patient may experience violent diarrhea (typically containing mucus and blood), high fever, abdominal pain, and occasionally peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity). Ulcerative colitis primarily affects the colon and the rectum and is characterized by chronic inflammation of the entire mucosal layer...”
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“...During the ultrasound examination, a machine called a transducer aims ultrasonic waves at a specific area of the body (generally the abdomen), detects the returning echoes, and feeds this data to the scanner...”
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“...If symptoms are present, they may include ... Constant, mild discomfort in the lower abdomen...”
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“The part of the female reproductive system specialized to allow the implantation, growth and nourishment of a fetus during pregnancy; the muscular organ in a woman's abdomen that holds the fetus.”
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Hydrotherapy
“Sitz baths can powerfully affect the organs of the lower abdomen and pelvis.”
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“...Obesity, menopause, aging, constipation and repeated abdominal strain, as well as heavy lifting, may contribute...”
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“A narrowing of any blood vessel, especially the arterioles and the veins in the blood reservoirs of the skin and the abdominal viscera.”
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“...your mind's voice, repeat the sentence below which best applies ... For muscle tension: Fill in the blanks with the name of the body part you wish to relax: Shoulders, neck, jaw, forehead, leg or abdominal muscles. My ________ (body part) is becoming warm, loose and relaxed...”
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“...pain and stiffness in arms and hands, painful 'knots' on the last joints of the fingers, headaches, bad breath, dizziness, extreme nervousness, foul-smelling flatulence, burning pain and cramps in abdomen, lethargy, dizziness, swollen ankles, an itching red rash around genitals, nausea, sore lips, mouth and tongue, and "showers of dandruff"...”
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“...The clitoris can become involved, becoming painful or hypersensitive and there may be shooting pains from the clitoris up the abdomen. Sexual intercourse and urination may be very painful...”
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“...Possible complications include leaking of stomach juices into the abdomen, injury to the spleen, erosion of the band, breakdown of the staple line and the sectioned portion stretching from overeating...”
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“...Pain in the hypochondrium, stomach and abdomen due to disorder of the liver-qi or spasm and pain in the extremities...”