Excess visceral abdominal fat (Hard Belly) isn’t like regular fat.

Actual HIV patient

Complete a short survey to see if you may be living with excess visceral abdominal fat (Hard Belly).

If you have HIV, early recognition of excess visceral abdominal fat is important to your long-term health

Excess visceral abdominal fat is an unusual buildup of fat deep in the abdomen of people living with HIV that can be harmful to their health

Even though it's often mistaken for weight gain, excess visceral abdominal fat isn't just regular abdominal fat. It is deep fat, also known as visceral fat, that feels much firmer than fat located just under the skin (subcutaneous fat). Excess visceral abdominal fat builds up around your organs, deep in your abdomen, and may increase the risk of serious health issues.

Excess visceral abdominal fat may be associated with severe health issues like:

Diabetes
Mellitus

Dyslipidemia

Hypertension

Cardiovascular
Disease

If you have HIV, Hard Belly is a telltale sign of deep fat buildup and may require treatment. Learn more about why treating excess visceral abdominal fat is beneficial for your health.

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