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Abdominal distension occurs when substances, such as air (gas) or fluid, ac****ulate in the
abdomen causing its expansion. It is
typically a
symptom of...
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distension in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Distension (spelled
distention in many
style regimens)
generally refers to an enlargement, dilation...
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gastric distension occurs when eating.
Distension of the
upper stomach stimulates the
secretion of
stomach acid,
while distension of the
lower stomach...
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general symptoms related to
intestinal gas: pain,
bloating and
abdominal distension,
excessive flatus volume,
excessive flatus odor, and gas incontinence...
- right-sided
heart failure). JVP
elevation can be
visualized as
jugular venous distension,
whereby the JVP is
visualized at a
level of the neck that is
higher than...
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Hydrodilatation or
hydraulic arthrographic capsular distension or
distension arthrography is a
medical treatment for
adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder...
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acute form of
colonic distension. It is
characterized by a very
dilated colon (megacolon),
accompanied by
abdominal distension (bloating), and sometimes...
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disorders (FGIDs) is
distension of the
intestinal lumen. Such
luminal distension may
induce pain, a
sensation of bloating,
abdominal distension and
motility disorders...
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excess gas ac****ulates in the
gastrointestinal tract and
causes abdominal distension. The term is from the Gr**** τύμπανο (meaning "drum").
Bowel obstruction...
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Medical condition consisting of the
dilation or
distension of a tube, duct, or
hollow organ...
