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Abdominal distress is any pain or discomfort in the abdomen. The abdomen is the part of the body between the chest and groin, It is often referred to as the stomach region or belly.See also:Abdominal bloatingAbdominal painGas
Review Date:
7/17/2007
Abdominal girth is the measurement of the distance around the abdomen at a specific point, usually at the level of the belly button (navel). Abdominal girth can be an objective measurement of abdominal swelling or obesity.
Review Date:
10/31/2007
There are clues to diagnosing the cause and severity of abdominal pain. See abdominal pain for a detailed discussion of the potential causes and what to do for your symptoms.
Review Date:
1/9/2007
Acute means sudden or severe. Acute symptoms appear, change, or worsen rapidly. It is the opposite of chronic.
Review Date:
12/15/2006
The development of children ages 12 through 18 years old is expected to include predictable physical and mental milestones.
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2/14/2007
Proper preparations for a test or procedure can reduce an adolescent's anxiety, encourage cooperation, and help the child develop coping skills.
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6/13/2006
Adrenal glands are triangle-shaped glands located on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, steroids, cortisol, and cortisone, and chemicals such as adrenalin (epinephrine)and norepinephrine .When the glands produce more or less hormones than needed by the body, you can become sick.
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4/26/2007
Advanced care directives are specific instructions, prepared in advance, that are intended to direct a person's medical care if he or she becomes unable to do so in the future.
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11/13/2007
Aerobic means oxygen is needed to survive, grow, or function properly. It is the opposite of anaerobic.
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12/15/2006
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11/6/2006
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