Abdominal distension

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Symptom/Sign: Abdominal distension
Classifications and external resources

ICD-10	R14., R19.0
ICD-9	787.3, 789.3
DiseasesDB	30819

Abdominal distension (or "distended abdomen") can be a sign of many other conditions, including:

• diverticulitis
• lactose intolerance
• obstructed bowel
• Polycystic Liver Disease
• ascites
• premenstrual syndrome
• pregnancy
• weight gain
• Fasciolosis

[edit] See also

• Gastric distension
• Bloating

[edit] External links

• Overview at University of Maryland
• MedlinePlus/NIH - Abdominal bloating
• MedlinePlus/NIH - Abdomen - swollen

v • d • e Symptoms and signs: digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19, 787) Abdominal and pelvic pain Abdominal pain - Acute abdomen - Colic Other Nausea/Vomiting - Heartburn - Dysphagia (Oropharyngeal, Esophageal) flatulence and related (Abdominal distension, Bloating, Burping, Tympanites) Fecal incontinence (Encopresis) hepatosplenomegaly (Hepatomegaly, Splenomegaly) Jaundice - Ascites - Fecal occult blood - Halitosis