Possible Causes for abdominal girth increased Ovarian Cyst A 57-year-old woman presented with acute-onset abdominal pain and increasing abdominal girth over the past year. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] girth Abdominal pain in patients taking blood thinners such as warfarin ( Coumadin ) Increased facial hair Excessive thirst or urination Unexplained weight loss A noticeable [emedicinehealth.com] increased abdominal girth Abdominal pain in patient's taking blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin) Increased facial hair Excessive thirst or urination Unexplained weight [emedicinehealth.com] Constipation Am Fam Physician. 2005 Dec 1;72(11):2277-2284. A more recent article on constipation in older adults is available. Patient information: See related handout on constipation, written by the author of this article. Constipation is a common complaint in older adults. Although constipation is not a physiologic consequence of[…] [aafp.org] Third Trimester Pregnancy Snoring Many pregnant women start snoring because of nasal congestion, and the increase in abdominal girth and the uterus pressing on the diaphragm. [sleepfoundation.org] About 30% of pregnant women snore because of increased swelling in their nasal passages, which can block airways. [sleepfoundation.org] Obesity Please log in to edit this article. Edit Synonyms: adipositas, adiposity German : Adipositas, Fettleibigkeit, Fettsucht, Obesitas 1 Definition Obesity is defined as an excessive increase in body fat. The threshold from being overweight to being obese lies at a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Today, obesity is not considered[…] [flexikon.doccheck.com] Heart Failure abdominal girth and epigastric and right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain. [emedicine.medscape.com] Heart Failure Ascites, congestive hepatomegaly, and anasarca due to elevated right-sided heart pressures transmitted backward into the portal vein circulation may result in increased [emedicine.medscape.com] Lactose Intolerance Intolerance to certain foods can cause a range of gut and systemic symptoms. The possibility that these can be caused by lactose has been missed because of "hidden" lactose added to many foods and drinks inadequately labelled, confusing diagnosis based on dietary removal of dairy foods. Two polymorphisms,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ileus The term ileus is now most often used to imply non-mechanical intestinal obstruction. The term paralytic ileus is sometimes used when the problem is inactivity of the bowel. NB : obstruction to free passage of contents can occur at any level of the gut but only obstruction beyond the duodenum will be considered[…] [patient.info] Pulmonary Emphysema We describe a preterm infant (31 weeks' gestation) with unilateral pulmonary emphysema. Bronchoscopy showed no bronchial obstruction. After 20 days of right-sided high-frequency oscillating ventilation, the emphysema in the left lung had completely resolved and the patient could be extubated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Liver Cirrhosis This may be visible as an increase in abdominal girth.[13] Fetor hepaticus is a musty breath odor resulting from increased dimethyl sulfide.[14] Jaundice, or icterus is yellow [en.wikipedia.org] Congestive Heart Failure Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart can no longer meet the metabolic demands of the body at normal physiologic venous pressures. Typically, the heart can respond to increased demands by means of 1 of the following: Increasing the heart rate, which is controlled by neural and humoral input Increasing[…] [emedicine.medscape.com] Obstipation ‘A 71-year-old white man with no prior history of malignancy and a 2-week history of obstipation, increasing abdominal girth, and abdominal cramping sought medical attention [en.oxforddictionaries.com] Intestinal Obstruction Abdominal cocoon, also termed sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, is an uncommon entity associated with formation of a fibro-collagenous membrane around intestinal loops resulting in intestinal obstruction. Most reported cases are idiopathic, but many other causes have been implicated in cocoon formation, including[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Metastatic Ovarian Carcinoma abdominal girth over the past month. [medbullets.com] abdominal girth Lethargy, fatigue or lack of energy Abdominal pain or swelling Elevated levels of the protein CA-125 According to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, most [cancercenter.com] […] question is for PEAK Premium Subscribers only (M1.ON.1) A 40-year-old nulliparous woman with no significant medical history presents to your office with shortness of breath and increased [medbullets.com] Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction Abdominal girth increased from 49 to 54.9 cm. Rectal examination showed ballooning of the rectum without fecal impaction. [journals.lww.com] Patient had progressively increasing abdominal girth and plain radiograph after 12 hours showed increased cecal diameter more than 12 cm. [ijccm.org] On day 10 of hospitalization he developed rapid progression of abdominal distension and increasing volume of bilious nasogastric aspirate. [journals.lww.com] Epithelial Ovarian Cancer abdominal girth Lethargy, fatigue or lack of energy Abdominal pain or swelling Elevated levels of the protein CA-125 According to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, most [cancercenter.com] abdominal girth, an abdominal mass, abdominal pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, urinary symptoms, and gastrointestinal symptoms. [emedicine.medscape.com] Changes in appetite, typically a loss of appetite or feeling full sooner Pressure in the pelvis or lower back Urge to urinate more frequently Changes in bowel movements Increased [cancercenter.com] Acute Pancreatitis Although ACS is a clinical diagnosis, at times the diagnosis is suggested on CT in patients who exhibit the “round-belly sign”, defined as abdominal distension with an increased [pancreapedia.org] […] ratio of anteroposterior-to-transverse abdominal diameter (ratio 0.80) (1, 76). [pancreapedia.org] Particularly, the change in girth compared with prior CT scans may suggest ACS in the appropriate clinical setting. [pancreapedia.org] Meigs Syndrome abdominal girth, bloating, intermittent abdominal pain, dyspnea, nonproductive cough may help in differentiating potential local factor causing such symptoms. [en.wikipedia.org] […] malignancy and the other causes (see “Differential Diagnosis”) of pelvic mass, ascites, and pleural effusion to be considered, History of early satiety, weight loss with increased [en.wikipedia.org] Small Bowel Obstruction OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to assess the value of a large panel of clinical and MDCT variables in patients with suspected small-bowel obstruction (SBO) for predicting urgent surgical intervention ( 72 hours), bowel ischemia, and bowel resection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MDCT studies performed at[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Large Bowel Obstruction PURPOSE: There is an increasing evidence base to support the use of self-expanding metallic gastrointestinal stents. In patients with colorectal cancer, they are used as a bridge to surgery and for palliation. The purposes of this study are to assess technical success, clinical outcome, complication rate and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pneumococcal Pneumonia We describe a case of bacteremic, leukopenic pneumococcal pneumonia with respiratory failure, accompanied by diabetic ketoacidosis and hypothermia. Pulmonary leukostasis may play a role in the pathogenesis of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in pneumococcal pneumonia. The patient recovered with[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ascites A 65-year-old man with a history of myocardial infarction is admitted for decreased exercise tolerance, increased abdominal girth, and ankle edema. [jamaevidence.mhmedical.com] Typical patient with hepatic failure: increased abdominal girth, caput medusae. [wikilectures.eu] Increased Abdominal Girth The first symptom of ascites is often an increase in abdominal girth. [livestrong.com] Neoplasm of the Ovary abdominal girth -epithelial tumor -simple or septate thin walled multiocular cysts with varying degrees of echogenicity caused by mucoid material ascites with punctuate echoes [quizlet.com] abdominal girth Tiredness or low energy Changes in menstruation Ovarian cysts, masses or tumors A pelvic mass may represent either benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous [cancercenter.com] Symptoms The most common signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer include abdominal swelling and bloating; increased abdominal girth; pelvic discomfort, pain, pressure, or heaviness [fortherecordmag.com] Alcoholic Liver Disease BACKGROUND: Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) can be defined as the hepatic manifestations caused by excessive alcohol intake. ALD comprises a spectrum from simple steatosis to cirrhosis. OBJECTIVE: To review diverse clinical and metabolic characteristics and their impact in ALD. CONCLUSION: The concurrence of metabolic[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Adenocarcinoma of the Ovary […] pain, weight loss, vaginal bleeding, and increased abdominal girth. [dovemed.com] abdominal girth. [spandidos-publications.com] Ovarian cancers primarily metastasize intraperitoneally and later become noticeable mostly due to increasing abdominal girth caused by malignancy-related ascites. [amboss.com] Peritoneal Metastasis Patients most often present with abdominal pain and later increased abdominal girth and ascites along with anorexia, weight loss and abdominal pain. [wikidoc.org] On the left a 33-year-old man who complains of an increasing abdominal girth, abdominal fullness, and a palpable abdominal mass. [radiologyassistant.nl] Mesenteric fibromatosis Mesenteric fibromatosis - Desmoid Mesenteric fibromatosis is also known as intra-abdominal fibromatosis, abdominal desmoid or desmoid tumor. [radiologyassistant.nl] Aerophagy Three children with pathologic childhood aerophagy are described. This entity is characterized by progressive abdominal distension during the day, non-distended abdomen in the morning, and visible air swallowing. The condition is usually self-limited, and treatment is symptomatic and by reassurance. Early recognition and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Nephrotic Syndrome This may be visible as an increase in abdominal girth.[13] Fetor hepaticus is a musty breath odor resulting from increased dimethyl sulfide.[14] Jaundice, or icterus is yellow [en.wikipedia.org] Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is always an emergency. The key to successful treatment is early diagnosis, which is not always easy, mainly because typical presenting features may be absent. We report a case of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that presented with a gastroenteritis illness together with hyperglycaemia,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ectopic Pregnancy Of ectopic pregnancies encountered in clinical practice, more than 95% are located within the fallopian tube, and 2% to 4% are cornual. A cornual ectopic pregnancy is a serious clinical condition and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Thus, understanding the clinical course and treatment options is essential.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Partial Small Bowel Obstruction BACKGROUND: Nothing by mouth (NPO) is the standard treatment for small-bowel obstruction. Whether oral medications should be prohibited during treatment of adhesive, partial small-bowel obstruction is unclear. The goal of this study was to determine whether a combination of specific oral medications in adhesive,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
