An abdominal mass is swelling in one specific part of the belly area (abdomen).
Alternative NamesMass in the abdomen
ConsiderationsAn abdominal mass is usually detected on routine physical examination. Most of the time they develop slowly. You may not be able to feel the mass.
Where the pain occurs helps the doctor make a diagnosis. For example, the abdomen is usually divided into four areas:
Other terms used to specify the location of abdominal pain or masses include:
The location of the mass, and its firmness, texture, and other qualities can provide clues as to the cause of an abdominal mass.
Common CausesAll abdominal masses should be examined as soon as possible by the health care provider.
Changing your body position may help relieve pain due to an abdominal mass.
Call your health care provider ifSeek immediate medical help if you have a pulsating lump in your abdomen along with severe abdominal pain. This could be a sign of a ruptured aortic aneurysm, which is an emergency condition.
Contact your doctor if you notice any type of abdominal mass.
What to expect at your health care provider's officeIn nonemergency situations, your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history.
In an emergency situation, you will be stabilized first. Then, the doctor will exam your abdomen and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history, such as:
A pelvic or rectal examination may be needed in some cases. Tests that may be done to determine the cause of an abdominal mass include:
Proctor DD. Approach to the patient with gastrointestinal disease. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 134.
Postier RG, Squires RA. Acute abdomen. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 45.
An abdominal mass is swelling in one part of the belly area (abdomen).
Alternative NamesMass in the abdomen
ConsiderationsAn abdominal mass is usually found during a routine physical examination. Most of the time the mass develops slowly. You may not be able to feel the mass.
Finding where the pain occurs helps the doctor make a diagnosis. For example, the abdomen is usually divided into four areas:
Other terms used to find the location of abdominal pain or masses include:
The location of the mass and its firmness, texture, and other qualities can provide clues to its cause.
Common CausesAll abdominal masses should be examined as soon as possible by the health care provider.
Changing your body position may help relieve pain due to an abdominal mass.
Call your health care provider ifSeek immediate medical help if you have a pulsating lump in your abdomen along with severe abdominal pain. This could be a sign of a ruptured aortic aneurysm, which is an emergency condition.
Contact your doctor if you notice any type of abdominal mass.
What to expect at your health care provider's officeIn nonemergency situations, your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history.
In an emergency situation, you will be stabilized first. Then, the doctor will exam your abdomen and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history, such as:
A pelvic or rectal examination may be needed in some cases. Tests that may be done to find the cause of an abdominal mass include:
Bengiamin RN, Budhram Gr, King KE, Wightman JM. Abdominal pain. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2009:chap 21.
Postier RG, Squires RA. Acute abdomen. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 45.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 10/30/2010
Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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As an imaging tool, abdominal ultrasound generally is warranted for patients afflicted with: chronic or acute abdominal pain; abdominal trauma; an obvious or suspected abdominal mass; symptoms of liver disease, pancreatic.
No, but she had an abdominal mass removed in 2010 that turned to to be benign.
for patients afflicted with chronic or acute abdominal pain; abdominal trauma; an obvious or suspected abdominal mass; symptoms of liver or biliary tract disease, pancreatic disease, gallstones, spleen disease, kidney disease, and urinary blockage
If you are talking about actual mass size, the quadriceps and hamstrings would be the largest muscle group in the body.
As an imaging tool, abdominal ultrasound generally is warranted for patients afflicted with: chronic or acute abdominal pain; abdominal trauma; an obvious or suspected abdominal mass; symptoms of liver disease, pancreatic.
This depends on the cause of the mass, where it is and what type of tissue. It really cannot be dealt with except by a veterinarian. It could be a fluid filled cyst from various causes, a tumour, scarring, an overactive organ caused by some other issue, or many other things. Only a vet can assess this properly, and they will be able to advise what is the best approach for treatment. Do not delay in seeking treatment. It is unlikely to get better by itself.
Ashtanga yoga is excellent at toning abdominal muscles. The excercises are desgined to constantly use your abdonimal muscles to support your body. You will not build up muscle mass, but you will strengthen and tone everything. ==my $.02 == Gotta get rid of the fat to see them. Haven't seen mine in a long time!
Core stability is a misunderstood term. Typically, the core is associated with the abdominal muscles groups and stability is associated with isometric or static strength. However in actuality, the core consists of the abdominal muscles groups (transverse abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques, rectus abdominis), hip abductors/ adductors, hip flexors, and lumbar spine. In addition, it is lumbar spine that is primarily responsible for posture and stability providing the strength needed for stability especially utilized in dynamic sports.
Its mass.
Mass and mass are the same thing.