Abdominal Distention
Abdominal distention refers to swelling or protrusion of the abdomen. Abdominal distention can be caused by simple things (e.g. flatulence, pregnancy) or can indicate a severe internal organ disorder. The distention could be due to an abdominal mass, an
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Causes
The first issue is to determine what type of change in the abdomen is causing the distention. Some of the
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Swelling- Overview| Types
- Flatulence- Overview| Causes| Drugs
- Abdominal Mass- Overview| Causes
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Abdominal Distention:
- Pregnancy
- Aerophagia- Overview
- Obesity- Overview| Causes| Types
- Ascites- Overview| Causes| Drugs
- Food Allergies
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