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- Mayo Clinic BMI and waist circumference calculator
Body mass index (BMI) uses weight and height to estimate body fat A high BMI and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease
- Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off - Mayo Clinic
For women, a waist measurement of more than 35 inches (89 centimeters) signals an unhealthy amount of belly fat and a greater risk of health problems In general, though, the greater the waist measurement, the higher the health risks
- Metabolic syndrome - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is based on medical history, family medical history, a physical exam, and blood pressure and blood tests The National Institutes of Health defines metabolic syndrome as having three or more of the following conditions or being on medicine to manage these conditions: Large waist This means a waistline that measures at least 35 inches (89 centimeters) for women
- Sacroiliitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Sacroiliitis (say-kroe-il-e-I-tis) is a painful condition that affects one or both sacroiliac joints These joints sit where the lower spine and pelvis meet Sacroiliitis can cause pain and stiffness in the buttocks or lower back, and the pain might go down one or both legs Standing or sitting for a long time or climbing stairs can make the pain worse
- Low back pain in adults - Mayo Clinic
Choose a symptom Selected Select related factors View possible causes Low back pain in adults Find possible causes of low back pain based on specific factors Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom
- Movement disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
There are many types of movement disorders that cause different symptoms For example, dystonia causes muscle contractions that lead to twisting of the body Another movement disorder called chorea causes brief periods of quick involuntary movements that happen over and over Parkinsonism causes slowness of movement with stiffness, tremors or loss of balance Treatments may be available to
- Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Wearing compression garments and reducing salt in the diet often relieves edema When a disease causes edema, the disease needs treatment, as well
- Pelvic pain in adult females - Mayo Clinic
Find possible causes of pelvic pain in women based on specific factors Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom
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