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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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Is abdominal distension a symptom of rectal cancer?
Yes
What is chronic dilation and distension of the bronchial walls?
Bronchiectasis
What inhibits the act of drinking water?
Distension of the stomach
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.
What are the potential factors that can cause abdominal distension?
Abdominal distension can be caused by factors such as gas accumulation, constipation, bloating, fluid retention, gastrointestinal issues, and certain medical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or ovarian cysts.
Does Lamictal cause bloating or stomach pain?
It absolutely DOES cause bloating and abdominal distension .
Will barium solution that is used in the Barium Swallow procedure cause abdominal distension?
yes
