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Abdominal girth is the measurement of the distance around the abdomen at a specific point, usually at the level of the belly button (navel). Measuring abdominal girth is used to diagnose and monitor the following: - Build up of fluid in the abdomen, most often caused by liver failure or heart failure ,
- Obesity
- Buildup of intestinal gas, most often caused by blockage or obstruction in the intestines
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