What causes distension of the abdomen?
Functional reasons for a distended abdomen tend to involve digestive problems that cause gas and/or digestive contents to accumulate. Causes might include: Gas from functional indigestion, food intolerances or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Constipation causing a build-up of feces and back-up of digestive contents.
What are the symptoms of distension?
Distended Stomach (Abdominal Distention): Symptoms & Signs
- belching,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea,
- fever, or.
- abdominal pain.
Can liver problems cause a distended stomach?
Abdominal Swelling A swollen abdomen can point to a condition called ascites, in which liver malfunction leads to an imbalance of proteins and other compounds, and fluid builds up in the tissues. The main symptom, potbelly, often signals cirrhosis.
What are the 6 F’s of abdominal distention?
I still remember the medical school mnemonic-food, fat, flab, fluid, flatus, feces, fetus, factitious, fatal, and fruitcake.
What is gastric distension?
Gastric distension is the enlargement of the stomach, and can be due to a number of causes. Physiologic (normal) gastric distension occurs when eating. Distension of the upper stomach stimulates the secretion of stomach acid, while distension of the lower stomach stimulates gastrin secretion.
Can constipation cause abdominal distension?
Constipation can contribute to abdominal pain and bloating. The longer your stool stays in your colon, the more time bacteria have to ferment what’s there, resulting in more gas and bloating.
What is the medicine for bloated stomach?
Pepto-Bismol. Activated charcoal. Simethicone. Lactase enzyme (Lactaid or Dairy Ease)
What are the causes of distention of the stomach?
Entire Stomach. The main causes of generalized distention of the stomach (abdomen) includes : Ascites is fluid accumulation within the abdominal cavity. Peritonitis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal cavity.
What causes localized distension in the abdominal wall?
Certain causes may lead to localized distension in any quadrant of the abdomen. This includes : Trauma to the abdominal wall. Hernia is a weakening in the abdominal wall thereby allowing parts of organs to protrude through it.
How do you describe abdominal distension?
There are several common terms to describe abdominal distension including : 1 Distended stomach 2 Bloated stomach 3 Abdominal bloating 4 Swollen stomach or abdomen
What causes left upper quadrant distension due to stomach problems?
Some of the causes of left upper quadrant distension due to stomach problems includes : 1 Delayed gastric emptying like pyloric stenosis or gastroparesis. 2 Stomach cancer 3 Stomach polyps
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