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Alternate Name(s): Swollen belly; Swelling in the abdomen; Abdominal distention; Distended abdomen ...... A swollen abdomen is marked by increased abdominal girth .
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The ingestion of food causes relaxation of the stomach and rectus muscles. Any weakening of the rectus muscles, therefore, leads to more-pronounced distention. Because the largest meal usually is taken in the evening, distention following this meal is more pronounced than observed after bloating.
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Causes and diagnosis of medical symptom Distended stomach with references to diagnosis, testing, and other symptoms. ... Symptoms » Distended stomach...
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Normal child - the stomach of a child protrudes more than adults. ... Stomach symptoms ... Stomach swelling...
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This abdominal X-ray shows a stomach filled with fluid and a swollen (distended) small bowel, caused by a blockage (obstruction) in the intestines. A solution containing a dye (barium) that is visible on X-rays was swallowed by the patient (upper GI series).
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Belching, also known as burping or eructating, is the act of expelling gas from the stomach out through the mouth. The usual cause of belching is a distended (inflated) stomach that is caused by swallowed air or gas.
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In this day and age of tummy tucks and stomach slimmers sold on late night infomercials it is obviously important to many people to have a slimmer, trimmer waistline and ... You Are At: AllSands Home > Health > Advice > Aid for a distended stomach ... Easy healthy tips to ease a distended stomach and improve appearance.
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Ileus - x-ray of distended bowel and stomach Information from Drugs.com ... A.D.A.M. > Ileus - x-ray of distended bowel and stomach ... This abdominal x-ray shows a stomach filled with fluid and a swollen (distended) small bowel, caused by a blockage (obstruction) in the intestines. A solution containing a dye (barium) that...
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