Medical Glossary:
Abdominal Distension
Swelling of the abdominal cavity that creates painful pressure on the internal organs.
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Abdominal distension
| ICD-10 | R14 |
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| ICD-9 | 787.3 |
| ICD-10 | R19.0 |
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| ICD-9 | 789.3 |
Abdominal distension (or "Distended abdomen") can be a sign of many other conditions, including:
- diverticulitis
- lactose intolerance
- obstructed bowel
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- ascites
- premenstrual syndrome
- pregnancy
- weight gain
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