|
- Tool: BMI and waist circumference calculator - Mayo Clinic
A high BMI and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease Body mass index (BMI) uses weight and height to estimate body fat This content does not have an English version
- Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off - Mayo Clinic
For women, a waist measurement of more than 35 inches (89 centimeters) signals an unhealthy amount of belly fat and a greater risk of health problems In general, though, the greater the waist measurement, the higher the health risks
- How fit are you? See how you measure up - Mayo Clinic
The risk is even greater for women with waist sizes of 35 inches (89 centimeters) or more For men, the risk is higher with waist sizes of 40 inches (102 centimeters) or more With a cloth measuring tape, measure your waist just above the hipbones
- Sacroiliitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Sacroiliitis (say-kroe-il-e-I-tis) is a painful condition that affects one or both sacroiliac joints These joints sit where the lower spine and pelvis meet
- Back pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms Back pain can range from a muscle ache to a shooting, burning or stabbing feeling Also, the pain can radiate down a leg
- Metabolic syndrome - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Large waist This means a waistline that measures at least 35 inches (89 centimeters) for women and 40 inches (102 centimeters) for men High triglyceride level For this type of fat found in blood, this means 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg dL), or 1 7 millimoles per liter (mmol L), or higher Low "good" or HDL cholesterol
- Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters - Mayo Clinic
For men, a waist measurement of more than 40 inches (102 centimeters) signals an unhealthy amount of belly fat and a higher risk of health problems In general, though, the greater the waist measurement, the higher the health risks
- Wrist pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries But wrist pain also can result from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome
|
|
|