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Abdominal distension is most commonly caused by [[gas]] or intolerance of certain foods, but sometimes it is a sign of a more serious underlying disease or condition. For this reason, if the abdominal distension is new, different, or does not respond to over-the-counter medications, it is recommended that you see your doctor who will recommend some tests. | |||
==Causes== | |||
'''Abdominal distension''' (or "distended abdomen") can be a sign of many conditions affecting many organ systems. <ref>Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016</ref> <ref>Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X</ref> | |||
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===Surgery=== | |||
Surgery is done if the underlying cause is a [[bowel obstruction]], a [[hernia]] or a [[tumor]]. | |||
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Overview
Abdominal distension is most commonly caused by gas or intolerance of certain foods, but sometimes it is a sign of a more serious underlying disease or condition. For this reason, if the abdominal distension is new, different, or does not respond to over-the-counter medications, it is recommended that you see your doctor who will recommend some tests.
Causes
Abdominal distension (or "distended abdomen") can be a sign of many conditions affecting many organ systems. [1] [2]
Treatment
Surgery
Surgery is done if the underlying cause is a bowel obstruction, a hernia or a tumor.