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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
- Acanthosis nigricans - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Acanthosis nigricans is a condition that causes areas of dark, thick velvety skin in body folds and creases It typically affects the armpits, groin and neck Acanthosis nigricans (ak-an-THOE-sis NIE-grih-kuns) tends to affect people with obesity Rarely, the skin condition can be a sign of cancer in an internal organ, such as the stomach or liver Treating the cause of acanthosis nigricans
- Abdominal pain in adults - Mayo Clinic
Abdominal pain in adults Find possible causes of abdominal pain based on specific factors Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom Pain is Burning Crampy Dull Gnawing Intense Intermittent or episodic Ongoing (chronic) Sharp Steady Sudden (acute) Worsening or progressing Pain located in Abdomen but radiates to other parts of the body Lower abdomen Middle abdomen One
- 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
- Abdominal pain Causes - Mayo Clinic
Abdominal pain can have many causes The most common causes usually aren't serious, such as gas pains, indigestion or a pulled muscle Other conditions may need medical attention right away
- Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters - Mayo Clinic
For men, a waist measurement of more than 40 inches (102 centimeters) signals an unhealthy amount of belly fat and a higher risk of health problems In general, though, the greater the waist measurement, the higher the health risks
- Back pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help Home treatment and proper body mechanics often can treat back pain within a few weeks
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