Abdominal distension medical therapy

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Medical Therapy

• For malabsorption, reduce milk intake and change diet
• For bowel obstruction, pancreatitis (for example), nasogastric tube decompression and bowel rest (when indicated)
• For swallowing air, awareness is key:

• Sip hot beverages
• Avoid carbonated beverages
• Chew gum/suck on candies
• Eat slowly
• Drink through a straw

• Treatment of underlying liver diseases (management of complications)
• Increase dietary fiber, reduce stress, and antispasmodics for irritable bowel syndrome

Acute Medical Therapy

• For constipation, laxatives
• For spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), antibiotics