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Results 1 - 10 of 52 for distention
  1. Abdomen - swollen 
    Abdominal swelling, or distention, is more often caused by overeating than by a serious illness. This problem also can be caused by: Air ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003122.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Peritoneal Cystic Mesothelioma From the National Institutes of Health (Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center)  
    Peritoneal Disorders/Specifics ... Peritoneal Disorders ... Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center ... From the National Institutes of Health ... Find symptoms and ...
    https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/.../peritoneal-cystic-mesothelioma - External Health Links
  3. Intestinal obstruction and Ileus 
    Symptoms may include: Abdominal swelling (distention) Abdominal fullness, gas Abdominal pain and cramping Breath odor Constipation Diarrhea Inability to pass gas Vomiting
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000260.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome 
    ... the intestines. This buildup can cause abdominal swelling (distention) and pain, nausea, and vomiting. The vomit usually ... ability to pass urine also contributes to painful distention of the abdomen. Many people with MMIHS require ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...colon-intestinal-hypoperistalsis-syndrome - Genetics
  5. ACTG2 gene 
    ... an enlarged bladder (megacystis) and painful abdominal swelling (distention). In addition, partially digested food can build up in the intestines, which also contributes to distention. Poor digestion may lead to malnutrition in people ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/actg2 - Genetics
  6. Toxic megacolon (image) 
    Toxic megacolon is characterized by extreme inflammation and distention of the colon. Common symptoms are pain, distention of the abdomen, fever, rapid heart rate, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17189.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Digestive Health Tips (American College of Gastroenterology)  
    Digestive Diseases/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Digestive Diseases ... Colonic Diseases/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Colonic Diseases ... American College of Gastroenterology
    https://gi.org/topics/digestive-health-tips - External Health Links
  8. Abdominal Ultrasound (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    Appendicitis/Diagnosis and Tests ... Appendicitis ... Spleen Diseases/Diagnosis and Tests ... Spleen Diseases ... Digestive Diseases/Diagnosis and Tests ... Digestive Diseases ...
    https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/abdominus - External Health Links
  9. Celiac disease 
    ... may lead to weight loss. Abdominal pain, swelling (distention), and food intolerances are common in celiac disease. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/celiac-disease - Genetics
  10. Chronic atrial and intestinal dysrhythmia 
    ... partially digested food in the intestines, abdominal swelling (distention) and pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation or diarrhea. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...chronic-atrial-and-intestinal-dysrhythmia - Genetics
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