Question 1

what are the general belly measurements before you go into labor?

Accepted Answer

Varies: This has a huge variation between individuals and pregnancy number. No way to even guess

Question 2

losing belly fat for a 42 year old male. hi all,

i am south asian male aged 42 years, of generally good health.

i had belly measurement of 41 inches. after 3 weeks of only liquid diet my belly got reduced to 39 inches. 
next three weeks of liquid diet

Accepted Answer

I : I am assuming that you were on a reduced calorie liquid diet. It can be problematic to do that for six weeks straight. If your caloric intake was too low, your metabolic rate would drop because your body perceived that you were going into starvation mode.  Over time, you body will burn fewer and fewer calories.  As a result, when you resumed a normal diet, because of the lowered metabolic rate you continue to burn fewer calories because your set point is off. At this point, you might want to see a nutritionist to get back to a  more normal metabolic rate. Good luck.

Question 3

what is more accurate? fundal height measurement or measuring the baby through an ultrasound? i'll be 24w tomorrow and haven't had my belly measured

Accepted Answer

Baby  growth: The fundal height is good for trending over the course of your pregnancy and fh is +/- 2-4 cm = weeks once past 20 weeks. Most doc's will start measuring fh at 20 or 24 week visit. U/s has a 10-15% error of calculating baby weight throughout pregnancy and assigning dates varies with gestational age.

Question 4

doc sending me to an ultrasound specialist becouse my belly measurements show that am bigger then what i should be at 19 weeks anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Wasted Energy: Worrying when everything is being done correctly is just a bit of wasted energy.  As you grow older you may come to learn how to manage these 'bumps' in life without spending much time worrying.  It sounds like the doctor has responded appropriately to an abnormality and has in place the testing to figure this out.  Sounds like all is being done correctly.

Question 5

is it more accurate to date pregnancy by early ultrasound or by the measurements of head circumference,  abdomen and femur at 31 weeks ?

Accepted Answer

Earliest best : The earliest ultrasound is the most accurate for gestational dating

Question 6

would stomach size interfere with getting abdominal aorta measurements by ultrasound if im pregnant. 28 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Pregnancy at 28 weeks could certainly interfere with abdominal aorta measurements on ultrasound.  The likelihood of a related problem would be rare at your young age.  If you and/or your physician are concerned, consider having an ultrasound to assess the abdominal aorta 3-6 months after delivery.

Question 7

what foods can strengthen muscles as  i can't exercise i have divericulation of abdomen recti and slight herniation.dr.s?

Accepted Answer

None exist!: Without exercise no foods will increase muscle.  A higher protein intake will only minimize muscle loss.

Question 8

why is having a big belly so detrimental to ones health?

Accepted Answer

Unless u r pregnant: If your belly is big b/c you're pregnant, then it's not considered detrimental. However, belly fat is different from fat elsewhere in the body in that it's associated w/greater risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, death, etc. If your body shape is more like an apple w/typical beer belly, that's bad b/c all fat is inside surrounding your organs. It's ok if u r pear shaped w/fat on ur behind.

Question 9

hello dr,i've been having a discomfort around my lower left abdomen,sometimes painful.
should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Accompanying symptom: If Lower Left Abdominal discomfort  is relatively new  and persisting one should note what makes it better or worse and other accompanying symptoms and do a Face to Face and possibly Hands -on Physical with a Doctor for Diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

this morning upto the evening, my lower left abdomen is hurting. on and of. not sure why.. do i have to see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Yes you should: Pain lasting this long concerns me. Pain can be a symptom of infection, inflammation, obstruction, swelling. Something abnormal is happening which needs to be evaluated soon.

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What are the general belly measurements before you go into labor?

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Losing belly fat for a 42 year old male. hi all, i am south asian male aged 42 years, of generally good health. i had belly measurement of 41 inches. after 3 weeks of only liquid diet my belly got reduced to 39 inches. next three weeks of liquid diet

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What is more accurate? fundal height measurement or measuring the baby through an ultrasound? i'll be 24w tomorrow and haven't had my belly measured

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Doc sending me to an ultrasound specialist becouse my belly measurements show that am bigger then what i should be at 19 weeks anything to worry about?

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Is it more accurate to date pregnancy by early ultrasound or by the measurements of head circumference, abdomen and femur at 31 weeks ?

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Would stomach size interfere with getting abdominal aorta measurements by ultrasound if im pregnant. 28 weeks?

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What foods can strengthen muscles as i can't exercise i have divericulation of abdomen recti and slight herniation.dr.s?

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Why is having a big belly so detrimental to ones health?

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Hello dr,i've been having a discomfort around my lower left abdomen,sometimes painful. should i be worried?

A member asked:

This morning upto the evening, my lower left abdomen is hurting. on and of. not sure why.. do i have to see a dr?

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