Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off - Mayo Clinic
Jun 28, 2023 · Don't suck in your stomach as you measure. For women, a waist measurement of more than 35 inches (89 centimeters) signals an unhealthy amount of belly fat and a greater …
Stomach polyps - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 18, 2022 · Stomach polyps usually don't cause symptoms. But as a stomach polyp enlarges, open sores called ulcers can develop on its surface. Rarely, the polyp can block the opening …
Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters - Mayo Clinic
Jun 27, 2023 · Don't suck in your stomach as you measure. For men, a waist measurement of more than 40 inches (102 centimeters) signals an unhealthy amount of belly fat and a higher …
Sleeping positions that reduce back pain - Mayo Clinic
Jan 19, 2024 · Sleeping on your stomach can be hard on your back. Try other sleeping positions if possible. If you can't sleep any other way, reduce back strain by placing a pillow under your …
Pityriasis rosea - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jul 12, 2024 · Pityriasis rosea is a rash that often begins as an oval spot on the face, chest, abdomen or back. This is called a herald patch and may be up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) …
Gastritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 14, 2024 · Stomach and pyloric valve. The stomach is a muscular sac. It's about the size of a small melon that expands when you eat or drink. It can hold as much as a gallon (about 4 …
Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer - Mayo Clinic
Dec 16, 2023 · Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. It often can be cured if found early. These melanoma pictures can help show you what to look for.
Narrow stools: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
Jan 11, 2024 · Narrow stools that happen now and then probably are harmless. But in some cases, narrow stools — especially if pencil thin — may be a sign that the colon is narrowing or …
Belching, gas and bloating: Tips for reducing them - Mayo Clinic
Jan 30, 2024 · Bloating is a sensation of having a full stomach. Distension is a visible or measurable increase in belly size. People often describe stomach symptoms as bloating, …
Barrett's esophagus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 8, 2023 · Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat pink lining of the swallowing tube that connects the mouth to the stomach (esophagus) becomes damaged by acid reflux, which …