Abdomen
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abdomen : The belly, that part of the body that contains ... between the chest and the pelvis . The
abdomen is separated anatomically from the chest by the ... spanning the body cavity below the lungs .
abdomen - swollen Definition: A swollen ...
Abdominal bloating
... Definition: Abdominal bloating is when the
abdomen feels full and tight. It is usually caused by ... Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the
abdomen feels full and tight -- usually caused by ... Definition: Any pain or discomfort in the
abdomen . The abdominal area is the area between your ...
Abdominal mass
... Abdominal mass The
abdomen is usually divided into 4 quadrants: right ... be seen or felt acute pain in the back or
abdomen febrile urinary tract infection blood in ... Abdominal mass age; Cold Fan Douche to
abdomen ; Cold Percussion Douche to spine; Cold ...
Abdominal Pain
...... Abdominal pain : Pain in the belly (the
abdomen ). Abdominal pain can come from conditions ... pain is aching or cramp ing in your belly. The
abdomen , or belly, is the area between the chest and the ... aching, or hunger discomfort in the upper
abdomen or lower chest that is relieved by antacids, ...
Abdominal ultrasound
... aneurysm may cause a large, pulsing lump in the
abdomen . Evaluate the size, shape, and position of the ... used to examine the internal organ s of the
abdomen including the liver , gallbladder , spleen , ... A procedure used to examine the organ s in the
abdomen . The ultrasound device is pressed firmly ...
Anesthesia
... body. Bladder : The muscular bag in the lower
abdomen where urine is stored. Local anesthesia ... ; ... Paracentesis Removing fluid from the
abdomen using local anesthesia and needle and syringe. ... is made in the right lower quadrant of the
abdomen and the appendix is removed. Other factors ...
Appendicitis
... starts with pain in the center of the
abdomen . This is usually followed by loss of appetite ... pain generally migrates to the right lower
abdomen . APPENDICITIS (AUGUST 11, 2004) [BOTH BABY ... AND THERAPY] ... Appendicitis Upper middle
abdomen The epi gastric area — directly above the ...
Ascites
... Ascites : Abnormal buildup of fluid in the
abdomen . Ascites can occur as a result of a number of ... and the presence of malignant cells within the
abdomen . Search All of MedicineNet For: search help ... ... is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
abdomen . Description ... Ascites is excess fluid in ...
Bloating
... bloating is a condition in which the
abdomen feels full and tight -- usually caused by ... . You have severe pain or bloating in your
abdomen or rectum . You begin showing signs of water ... . Definition: Any pain or discomfort in the
abdomen . The abdominal area is the area between your ...
Bowel
... Bowel Obstruction - X-Ray X-ray s of the
abdomen are important in diagnosing the presence of ... can be pain and swelling around the lower
abdomen and the bowel movement s become irritable and ... intestine is diverted through an opening in the
abdomen and waste is excreted. bowel The long ...
Bruise
... to bruise more easily. Bruise s on the
abdomen , chest, or lower back after injury can be a ... of its location, a minor bump or bruise to the
abdomen is unlikely to damage the spleen . The spleen ... that cause significant trauma to the
abdomen . unusual bruise s or purplish areas on the ...
Cavity
... Cavity , abdominal: The cavity within the
abdomen , the space between the abdominal wall and the ... peritoneal cavity The space within the
abdomen that contains the intestine s, the stomach , ... the lining of the cavity . A CT scan of the
abdomen can help detect several conditions, including ...
Cholecystitis
... organ located in the upper right side of the
abdomen , just below the liver . cholecystitis ( ... cancer can cause a mass almost anywhere in the
abdomen . Decreased elimination of bilirubin can be ... ) SYMPTOMS"Severe pain in the upper right
abdomen , accompanied by fever , nausea , and vomiting ...
Colon
... cancer can cause a mass almost anywhere in the
abdomen . Crohn& acute ;s disease or bowel ... tender, sausage-shaped masses anywhere in the
abdomen . Vascular ectasia of the colon Vascular ... of colon that opens onto the skin of the
abdomen . This procedure is called a ur ostomy and the ...
Colostomy
... the intestine drain into a bag attached to the
abdomen . COLOSTOMY - The surgical construction of ... anus between the colon and the surface of the
abdomen . Colostomy - series Powered by: This ... made to open through a hole in the skin of the
abdomen ). Colostomy An operation where the large ...
Cramp
... their periods. It is usually felt in the lower
abdomen and/or in the lower back. Some women have ... ... Pain or cramp s in the middle of the
abdomen . Weight loss with no known reason. A lump in the
abdomen . Blood in the stool . Menstrual cramp s ...
Cramps
... Heat cramps : Painful muscle spasm s in the
abdomen , arms, or legs following strenuous activity. The ... their periods. It is usually felt in the lower
abdomen and/or in the lower back. Some women have ... ... Pain or cramps in the middle of the
abdomen . Weight loss with no known reason. A lump ...
CT
... body to be visualized. CT scan image of the
abdomen During a CT scan, you lie on a table inside a ... CT scan may be used to examine structures in the
abdomen and pelvis (e.g., liver , gallbladder , ... skull , sinus es). CT scan of the upper
abdomen in a person with a right ad renal mass. The ...
C-section
... ): Birth of a baby by cutting through the
abdomen into the uterus a~d lifting the baby out. ... of a baby through an incision in the mother's
abdomen instead of through the vagina . Hypoxia An ... , is surgery to de liver a baby through the
abdomen when it is impossible or not advised to de liver ...
Diaphragm
... muscle separating the chest from the
abdomen . 2. A barrier contraceptive device molded to fit ... in the chest, from the liver , which is in the
abdomen . The liver is one of the most important organ ... breathing and separates the chest from the
abdomen ). nonhematologic cancer ... The sacrum is ...
Edema
... , usually in the feet, ankles, face, eyelids or
abdomen , caused by a build-up of fluid. In heart ... Swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, face,
abdomen , or other areas of the body. Swelling is most ... bloating ( edema ) - Swelling of the face,
abdomen , legs and genital s - Decreased amount of ...
Enema
... COLIC "Hot Enema ; hot Fomentation over
abdomen . Enema de bario Trnsito esofagogastro ... esofagogastro duodenal ( EGD ) Ultrasonido del
abdomen Radiografa del
abdomen ... Enema de bario con doble contraste Este ...
Gastroschisis
... the abdominal wall ( muscle s and skin of the
abdomen ) that appears during fetal development . The ... tissue or a small, localized swelling on the
abdomen . See also abdominal mass (a solid block of tissue that can be felt inside the
abdomen ). Dunn, J. C., and E. W. Fonkalsrud. ...
Groin
... depression marking the juncture of the lower
abdomen and the inner part of the thigh. Groin ... aorta is called the thoracic aorta ; in the
abdomen , the abdominal aorta . In the groin , skin ... Pain in the vagina , pelvis , lower
abdomen , groin or lower back - The pain associated ...
Hernia
... A hernia occurs when tissue from inside the
abdomen bulges out through a weak spot in the muscle s ... part of the stomach bulges upward out of the
abdomen and into the chest cavity , it is called a ... stomach pokes through the diaphragm from the
abdomen into the chest. The diaphragm is a thin sheet ...
Incision
... is inserted to permit structures within the
abdomen and pelvis to be seen. LAPAROSCOPIC ... pushes the intestine back into place in the
abdomen . He then sews up the opening in the abdominal ... in the 1950s requires an incision in the
abdomen . Surgical procedure to de liver a baby ...
Injury
... or urethra may cause urine to leak into the
abdomen , leading to infection ( peritonitis ). This ... other less conspicuous parts. injury to the
abdomen (as might occur in a car accident) Symptoms of ... from the vagina , severe pain in the
abdomen or back, and tenderness of the uterus . ...
Irregular period
... s pain or feeling of 'pressure' in the lower
abdomen a feeling of bloating in the
abdomen pain in the lower
abdomen during sexual intercourse passing urine ...
Kidney
... s located in the right and left side of the
abdomen which clear " poison s" from the blood , ... (KID-nee) One of a pair of organ s in the
abdomen . Kidney s remove waste from the blood (as ... promptly. Searing, stabbing pain in the upper
abdomen ; pain in the back between the shoulder ...
Laparoscopy
... is inserted to permit structures within the
abdomen and pelvis to be seen. Laparoscopy ... performed with the aid of a camera placed in the
abdomen . Laparoscopy Why do I need a Laparoscopy ? ... procedure to look at the organ s inside the
abdomen to check for signs of disease . Small incision ...
Liver disease
... liver is a large organ in the upper right
abdomen that aids in digestion and removes waste ... Ascites : Abnormal buildup of fluid in the
abdomen . Ascites can occur as a result of a number of ... and the presence of malignant cells within the
abdomen . Search All of MedicineNet For: search help ... ...
Liver
... cancer . Liver : An organ in the upper
abdomen that aids in digestion and removes waste ... the body, filling the upper right side of the
abdomen inside the rib cage. It has two parts, a right ... liver The large organ in the upper right
abdomen that functions in digestion and storage of ...
Lump in the abdomen
... Lump in the
abdomen Definition: This lump is a soft bulge of tissue or a small, localized swelling on the
abdomen . See also abdominal mass (a solid block of tissue that can be felt inside the
abdomen ). Lump in ...
Menstrual Cramps
... Menstrual cramps : Cramp ing in the lower
abdomen , usually in the first or second day of the ... their periods. It is usually felt in the lower
abdomen and/or in the lower back. Some women have ... cramps are sharp pains in a woman's lower
abdomen that occur when her menstrual period begins and ...
Menstruation
... the fallopian tube s, and potentially into the
abdomen . This condition can lead to endometriosis . ... or dull, aching pain in the pelvis or lower
abdomen . Considerations ... menstruation The ... through the fallopian tube s, implants in the
abdomen , and grows. hydro chloride ) Indication: ...
MRI
... Brings Long-Term Brain Damage ... MRI of
abdomen shows a pancreatic tumor . CT of
abdomen shows a pancreatic tumor . Insulin test may ... widely used to image the brain, joints , spine,
abdomen , pelvis , and chest. At the beginning and ...
Nausea and vomiting
... especially if you press on that part of your
abdomen ... Nausea and vomiting . Diarrhea . ... at 950 F. after each movement ; Fomentation to
abdomen ; Cold Compress to be changed every hour. ... nausea and vomiting , swelling of the
abdomen and wind , fever and muscle aches . A ...
Neuroblastoma
... include bone pain and a lump in the
abdomen , neck, or chest. Neuroblastoma is a cancer ... , a malignant tumor often found in the lower
abdomen , that primarily occurs in children and infants ... rubbery mass above the pelvis in the lower
abdomen . Estes operation; Estes, William Jr; ...
Ostomy
... the intestine drain into a bag attached to the
abdomen . COL OSTOMY - The surgical construction of ... anus between the colon and the surface of the
abdomen . Empty your ostomy bag when it gets to be ... to perform an open laparotomy (operation on the
abdomen ). The aim of PEG is to feed those who cannot ...
Ovarian cyst
... the ovaries (the two small organ s in the lower
abdomen that hold eggs). Ovarian cyst s are common in ... sudden, severe pain in one side of the lower
abdomen or upper pelvis . Ovarian cyst s are ... rubbery mass above the pelvis in the lower
abdomen . Pancreatic abscess can cause a mass in the ...