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Gastric means of the digestive system, especially the stomach. Distention is abnormal inflation of the stomach, such as from swallowing air. Distention is visually noticeable, whereas bloating is not necessarily observed.
Fluid surrounding the organs had distended the abdomen.
The EMT adjusted the patient's airway during CPR when the professional noticed the patient's upper abdomen was becoming distended.
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What is aortic distension?
An expansion of the aortic vein
Abnormal distension of a ureter with urine?
Hydroureter
What inhibits the act of drinking water?
Distension of the stomach
Is abdominal distension a symptom of rectal cancer?
Yes
What is chronic dilation and distension of the bronchial walls?
Bronchiectasis
What causes lower left abdominal distension but not a hernia?
Left lower abdominal distension often times is the result of constipation. The fecal material backs up into the ascending colon causing distension. I the absence of constipation, there could be diverticuli, a weakening in the colon wall causing a "pouch to form.
What is Edema or distension of neck veins?
Swelling from pressure internaly
What rhymes with convent?
attention distension extension retention
What does sudden belly distension indicate?
It is due to accumulation of gas in the GIT.
What structure of the stomach allows greater distension for food storage?
Rugae
Do you get sick from wisdom teeth?
No, but failure to remove them may result in distension of the jaw.
Will barium solution that is used in the Barium Swallow procedure cause abdominal distension?
yes
