Abdominal Fat
Excess adipose tissue in the abdominal region, often referred to as belly fat or central adiposity. May be subcutaneous (beneath the skin) or visceral (surrounding internal organs), with the latter carrying greater metabolic risk.
Quick answer
Abdominal fat (ICD-10: E65 Localised adiposity; ICD-11: 5A80) encompasses subcutaneous and visceral adiposity. Visceral fat is a recognised risk factor for metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Evidence-based reduction strategies include aerobic and resistance exercise, dietary modification, sleep optimisation, and cortisol management.
Recognition
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Increased waist circumference or clothing size
Sense of fullness or heaviness around the midsection
Difficulty losing weight in the abdominal area specifically
Associated fatigue or reduced energy
Low self-confidence related to body composition
What is Abdominal Fat?
Excess adipose tissue in the abdominal region, often referred to as belly fat or central adiposity. May be subcutaneous (beneath the skin) or visceral (surrounding internal organs), with the latter carrying greater metabolic risk.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Abdominal Fat, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Systemic or neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation.
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