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	► Abdominal pain
		Severe abdominal pain can be associated with mild conditions, such as gas or the cramping of viral gastroenteritis, while relatively mild pain (or no pain) may be present with severe and life-threatening conditions, such as cancer of the colon or early appendicitis.
		Abdominal pain can be caused by toxins, infection, biliary tract disease, liver disease, renal disease, bladder infections, menstruation, ovulation, female and male genitourinary disease, vascular problems, malignancy, ulcers, perforation, pancreatic disease, hernias, trauma, and metabolic diseases.
		Abdominal pain that is accompanies by a stiff, "board like" abdomen may indicate peritonitis due to an infection spreading in the abdominal cavity or to a hole in the stomach or intestine.
	www.umm.edu /ency/article/003120.htm (747 words)

	Abdominal surgery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Surgery of each abdominal organ is dealt with separately in connection with the description of that organ (see stomach, kidney, liver, etc.) Diseases affecting the abdominal cavity are dealt with generally under their own names (e.g.
		Exploratory Laparotomy -- This refers to the opening of the abdominal cavity for direct examination of its contents, for example, to locate a source of bleeding or trauma.
		Complications of abdominal surgery include bleeding, infection, shock, and ileus (short-term paralysis of the bowel.) Sterile technique, aseptic post-operative care, antibiotics, and vigilant post-operative monitoring greatly reduce the risk of these complications.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdominal_surgery (362 words)

	Abdomen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The boundary of the abdominal cavity is the abdominal wall.
		Just above the pubic spines on either side are the external abdominal rings, which are openings in the muscular wall of the abdomen through which the spermatic cord emerges in the male, and through which an inguinal hernia may rupture.
		The highest of the former is the transpyloric line of C. Addison, which is situated half-way between the suprasternal notch and the top of the symphysis pubis, and often cuts the pyloric opening of the stomach an inch to the right of the mid-line.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdomen (1296 words)

	Abdominal Pain ~ Information and Help for Abdominal Pain
		Recurring lower abdominal pain (from mild discomfort to severe spasms), in association with bowel dysfunction, is one of the chief symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, as defined by the Rome II diagnostic guidelines.
		Abdominal pain from IBS can be quickly relieved and even prevented by high volatile oil peppermint tea and peppermint oil capsules, the proper diet for IBS, and a pure soluble fiber supplement such as Acacia, which will normalize bowel function (diarrhea AND constipation) while preventing painful spasms and cramps in the gut.
		Abdominal pain in general is defined as a nonspecific symptom that may be associated with a multitude of conditions.
	www.helpforibs.com /footer/abdominalpain.asp (931 words)

	Dr. Schilling's Net Health Book - Abdominal Pain
		Abdominal pain always has to be taken seriously as life threatening situations can arise out of it.
		Different organs within the abdominal cavity can be the cause of pain, but on the other hand often severe pain that appears organic in nature, can turn out to be psychosomatic.
		Abdominal pain can be divided into various locations of the abdomen and then the differential diagnoses can be listed.
	www.nethealthbook.com /gastrointestinaldisease_abdominalpain.html (650 words)

	Abdominal Ultrasound
		An abdominal ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen.
		A kidney ultrasound may also be done to determine the size of the kidneys, detect kidney masses, detect fluid surrounding the kidneys, investigate causes for recurring urinary tract infections, or evaluate the condition of transplanted kidneys.
		Determine whether a mass in any of the abdominal organs (such as the liver) is a solid tumor or a simple fluid-filled cyst.
	my.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/hw1430.asp (1648 words)

	Abdominal Pain
		Abdominal pain is pain located in area of the stomach (abdomen), which is why it is frequently called "stomachache." Abdominal pain in babies less than three months old, accompanied by fussy crying, is called colic.
		If your child's abdominal pain is caused by stress and worry, he or she may describe a dull pain deep in the stomach, often around the belly button.
		Abdominal pain caused by a bladder or kidney infection is accompanied by pain during urination.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /childrens/healthinfo/a/abdominalpain.htm (755 words)

	Abdominal pain definition - Crohn's Disease: health and medical information about Crohns Disease and other digestive ...
		Although abdominal pain can arise from the tissues of the abdominal wall that surround the abdominal cavity (the skin and abdominal wall muscles), the term abdominal pain generally is used to describe pain originating from organs within the abdominal cavity (from beneath the skin and muscles).
		Acute abdominal pain may require urgent surgery such as for a twisted ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, peritonitis, perforated peptic ulcer, perforated diverticulitis, or abdominal aortic aneurysm.
		Abdominal pain in infants and small children may be due to intestinal obstruction from atresia or stenosis of the intestine, esophageal webs, intussusception, volvulus, imperforate anus, and Hirschsprung disease.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6139 (568 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Abdominal pain
		Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin.
		Severe abdominal pain can be from mild conditions, such as gas or the cramping of viral gastroenteritis.
		Abdominal pain that occurs during menstruation may be from menstrual cramps or it may indicate a problem in a reproductive organ.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003120.htm (1233 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Weighing risks in abdominal aortic aneurysm
		Its role in routine preoperative evaluation of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm has been a topic of discussion among experts; the consensus seems to be that angiography should be reserved for patients with suspected visceral or renal ischemia or occlusive iliofemoral disease.
		The objectives of treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, with either conventional surgery or the endovascular approach, are to relieve symptoms, prevent rupture, and restore arterial continuity.
		Abdominal aortic aneurysms are believed to result from several factors, one probably being inflammation that leads to dilatation, plaque deposition, and degeneration of the arterial wall.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/1999/08_99/gorski.htm (3555 words)

	eMedicine - Aneurysm, Abdominal : Article by Robert E O'Connor, MD, MPH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Significant portions of abdominal aorta (at least one third of its length) are not visualized on bedside emergency ultrasound in 8% of nonfasted patients.
		Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is believed to occur when the mechanical stress acting on the wall exceeds the strength of the wall tissue.
		Banerjee A: Atypical manifestations of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic27.htm (4500 words)

	Abdominal Trauma: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma
		With blunt abdominal trauma, the physical examination is the most informative portion of the diagnostic evaluation and should be as complete as time and the patient's condition permit.
		Diagnostic peritoneal irrigation is useful in the diagnosis of abdominal injuries where the four-quadrant tap was unfruitful and the patient continues to be unstable in spite of your shock therapy.
		A recent study in dogs has shown the benefit of abdominal compression in conjunction with intensive fluid therapy for survival of abdominal hemorrhage.8 Caution should be employed in applying an excessively tight bandage when thoracic injuries are also present.
	www.cvmbs.colostate.edu /clinsci/wing/abdomtra.html (1489 words)

	liposuction abdominal
		In the less common case, the lower abdominal wall and abdominal muscles extend forward, and they are the cause of the bulge that is seen.
		Tumescent abdominal liposuction is performed with local anesthetic only, and thus side effects and risks of liposuction are markedly decreased.
		The abdominal area is anesthetized with the tumescent solution which is spread throughout the area to be treated.
	www.drmelton.com /Chicago/Liposuction/abdomen/abd_big_pg.html (1027 words)

	Abdominal Masses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Abdominal trauma or exposure to infectious disease may lead to the formation of cysts, lymphadenopathy, or an abscess.
		The malignant growth may develop wherever sympathetic tissue is found, but 75% of the tumors are abdominal, and 65% of these originate in the adrenal glands.
		Neuroblastoma is an unusual tumor in that its behavior is not always predictable: well advanced lesions may regress spontaneously or mature into benign tumors, while others with a similar histology rapidly progress in spite of intensive multimodal therapy.
	home.coqui.net /myrna/wilms.htm (1091 words)

	Dr. Koop - Abdominal pain
		This occurs when you have peritonitis due to an infection spreading in the abdominal cavity from the ruptured organ, like the appendix.
		Abdominal pain may actually be caused by an organ in the chest, like the lungs (for example, pneumonia) or the heart (like a heart attack).
		Other more unusual causes of abdominal pain include a type of emotional upset called somatization disorder, reflected as physical discomfort (including recurrent abdominal pain).
	www.drkoop.com /ency/93/003120.html (655 words)

	Abdominal pain information produced by medical doctors (abdomen pain, stomach pain)
		Abdominal pain is pain that is felt in the abdomen.
		Although abdominal pain can arise from the tissues of the abdominal wall that surround the abdominal cavity (i.e., skin and abdominal wall muscles), the term abdominal pain generally is used to describe pain originating from organs within the abdominal cavity (i.e., beneath the skin and muscles).
		It is not clear what causes the abdominal pain in IBS, but it is believed to be due either to abnormal contractions of the intestinal muscles (e.g., spasm) or abnormally sensitive nerves within the intestines that give rise to painful sensations inappropriately (visceral hyper-sensitivity).
	www.medicinenet.com /abdominal_pain/article.htm (545 words)

	Hysterectomy and Alternatives Feature Article
		By way of definitions, an abdominal hysterectomy is removal of the uterus with or without the ovaries through an incision approximately 5 inches wide in the abdomen.
		An abdominal hysterectomy is appropriate for fibroids, bleeding, pain and cancer.
		A goal of healthcare reform should be to convert as many abdominal procedures as possible to the alternatives to obtain as much of the savings as possible both in patient recovery and in hospital days.
	www.obgyn.net /ah/articles/specialtwo_6-99.htm (1771 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Abdominal aortic aneurysm
		The abdominal aorta is a large blood vessel that supplies blood to your abdomen, the pelvis, and legs.
		An abdominal aortic aneurysm can develop in anyone, but it is most frequently seen in people over 50 with one or more risk factors.
		However, not all patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms are candidates for endovascular repair.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000162.htm (599 words)

	abdominal muscle -- Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - Your gateway to all Britannica has to offer!
		The abdominal muscles attach to aponeuroses, connective tissue sheaths that merge toward the midline, sheathing the rectus abdominis muscle on each side of the midline.
		The abdominal muscles support and protect the internal organs and take part in exhaling, coughing, urinating, defecating, childbirth, and motion of the trunk, groin, and lower limbs.
		The hyobranchial and branchiomeric muscles and some abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis) are highly specialized in those species that use the tongue to capture prey.
	concise.britannica.com /ebc/article?tocId=9354392 (851 words)

	Abdominal Pain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Abdominal pain is very common in children, and it can be acute pain, meaning it happened all of a sudden, or it can be chronic or long term.
		You should not force a child with abdominal pain to eat, but you may encourage him to drink plenty of clear fluids.
		Although often not necessary for most children with abdominal pain, testing may include plain x-ray (KUB), abdominal (and/or pelvic) ultrasound or CT scan, stool cultures (for parasites and bacteria), stool test for blood.
	www.belkysbravomd.com /abdominal_pain.htm (614 words)

	Abdominal Breathing
		The first thing to understand is that the diaphragm is a dome-shaped structure that not only assists in breathing, but also acts as a natural partition between our heart and lungs on the one hand, and our stomach, spleen, pancreas, liver, kidneys, bladder, and small and large intestines on the other.
		In deep, abdominal breathing, the upward and downward movement of the diaphragm, combined with the outward and inward movement of the belly, ribcage, and lower back, helps to detoxify our inner organs, promote blood flow and peristalsis, and pump the lymph more efficiently through our lymphatic system.
		But until we learn how to integrate natural, abdominal breathing into our lives, many of these advanced yoga breathing (pranayama) exercises can be harmful to our physical and psychological health.
	www.authentic-breathing.com /abdominal-breathing.htm (804 words)

	OBGYN.net Publications Abdominal Hysterectomy: Trends, Analysis, and Sexual Function? by E.Sills, MD
		But as the overall number of abdominal hysterectomies has fallen, a specific type of abdominal hysterectomy has steadily gained popularity in the meantime.
		The costs of the two abdominal operations were also found to be different, with supracervical hysterectomy usually being more expensive.
		Using a specially-developed anonymous questionnaire, she found worse sexual function in the total abdominal hysterectomy group than in the supracervical hysterectomy group.
	www.obgyn.net /ah/articles/special_5-99.htm (555 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Abdominal wall defects
		Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.
		Presently, the cause(s) of abdominal wall defects is unknown, and any symptoms the mother may have to indicate that the defects are present in the fetus are nondescript.
		Abdominal wall defects are effectively treated with surgical repair.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0000/ai_2601000002 (450 words)

	ABDOMINAL PAIN
		This discussion will help you identify the various causes of sudden abdominal pain, how to tell if it may be serious, and what to do in a variety of situations.
		Abdominal pain is rarely an emergency, and usually doesn't warrant an after hours call to your doctor.
		The baby seems to be crying in pain, and the source of the pain appears to be the abdominal area.
	www.askdrsears.com /html/8/T080200.asp (1762 words)

	Abdominal muscle exercises and abdominal oblique exercises
		There are currently over 200 different Abdominal exercises with new training programs added each week within our members only area, if getting a six-pack is your aim, then our members only site will certainly help.
		Start with the beginners abdominal exercise circuit, and try to perform the desired amount of repetitions and sets for each abdominal exercise, having sufficient rest between abdominal exercises and sets (20 -30 sec's).
		The best way to strengthen your abdominal muscles is to vary both the exercises you perform, and also the workout routines that you do.
	www.netfit.co.uk /abdominals-web-site.htm (659 words)

	Influence of increased abdominal pressure on steady-state cardiac performance -- Kitano et al. 86 (5): 1651 -- Journal ...
		We have characterized abdominal vascular zone conditions by the relationship of Pra and Pab (28, 30, 31) in a manner
		Effect of abdominal distension on central and regional hemodynamics in neonatal lambs.
		Abdominal distension alters regional pleural pressures and chest wall mechanics in pigs in vivo.
	www.jap.org /cgi/content/full/86/5/1651 (3345 words)

	Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Current Status and Future Directions -- Kaufman et al. 175 (2): 289 ...
		True size of abdominal aortic aneurysm is indicated by calcification in wall of aorta (straight arrows) because mural thrombus deposited in abdominal aortic aneurysm sac results in smaller opacified lumen.
		exclusion and bypass of abdominal aortic aneurysm sacs [80].
		Surgical repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in the state of Maryland: factors influencing outcome among 527 recent cases.
	www.ajronline.org /cgi/content/full/175/2/289 (6036 words)

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