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Abdomen - swollen 10/26/2006
Swollen belly; Swelling in the abdomen; Abdominal distention; Distended abdomen Considerations: Abdominal distention is a common condition, which usually results from over-eating, rather than from a serious illness. Simple weight gain , premenstrual syndrome (PMS) , pregnancy, or the unconscious swallowing of air can also cause distention. Abdominal distention is often caused by intestinal gas. |
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Abdominal bloating 10/18/2006
Bloating Considerations: Common Causes: Overeating Lactose intolerance and other food intolerances Air swallowing (a nervous habit) Irritable bowel syndrome Partial bowel obstruction Constipation Small bowel bacterial overgrowth Important but uncommon causes of abdominal bloating include ascites and tumors, such as those arising from ovarian cancer . |
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Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals 01/23/2006
Early satiety Considerations: Early satiety can occur from numerous causes. Common Causes: Delayed stomach emptying Gastric outlet obstruction Decreased stomach distensibility Irritable bowel syndrome Dyspepsia Home Care: Follow your health care provider's recommendations. |
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Abdominal mass 07/17/2007
Mass in the abdomen Considerations: An abdominal mass is usually detected on routine physical examination . Most of the time they develop slowly. You may not be able to feel the mass. Where the pain occurs helps the doctor make a diagnosis. For example, the abdomen is usually divided into 4 areas: right-upper quadrant, left-upper quadrant, right-lower quadrant, and left-lower quadrant. |
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Abdominal pain 01/09/2007
Stomach pain; Pain - abdomen; Belly ache; Abdominal cramps Considerations: There are many organs in the abdomen. Pain in the abdomen can originate from any one of them, including: Organs related to digestion -- the stomach, the end of the esophagus, the small and large intestines, the liver, the gallbladder, and the pancreas. |
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Abdominal rigidity 10/26/2006
Rigidity of the abdomen Considerations: When there is a sore area in the abdomen, the pain becomes more intense as the hand presses against it and overcomes the muscular resistance. A patient's fear or nervousness about being touched (palpated) in the abdominal area is referred to as voluntary rigidity. It usually occurs on both sides of the abdomen. |
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Abdominal sounds 03/02/2006
Bowel sounds Considerations: Abdominal sounds (bowel sounds) are made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through. Since the intestines are hollow, bowel sounds can echo throughout the abdomen much like the sounds heard from water-pipes. The majority of the bowel sounds are harmless and simply indicate that the gastrointestinal tract is working. Abdominal sounds are evaluated by listening to the abdomen with a stethoscope ( auscultation ). |
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Abnormal posturing 03/20/2007
Pathologic posturing Considerations: Abnormal posturing may be a sign of serious central nervous system damage. Normally, when a muscle contracts, the muscles on the opposite side of the joint provide some resistance to contraction. |
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Agitation 07/27/2007
Restlessness Considerations: Extreme agitation can lead to confusion , hyperactivity , and hostility. Agitation can come on suddenly or over time. It can last for just a few minutes, or for weeks and even months. Pain, stress, and fever can all increase agitation. Agitation by itself may not be a sign of a health problem. However, if other symptoms occur, it can be a sign of disease. |
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Ambiguous genitalia 05/01/2007
Genitals - ambiguous Considerations: The genetic sex of a child is determined at conception. The mother's egg cell (ovum) contains an X chromosome , while the father's sperm cell contains either an X or a Y chromosome. These X and Y chromosomes determine the child's genetic sex. Normally, an infant inherits one pair of sex chromosomes -- one X from the mother and one X or one Y from the father. |
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