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2. Abdominal distension - Wikipedia

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   The first step in diagnosis is to determine the etiology of abdominal distension. After making a differential diagnosis of abdominal distension, it is important to take a careful medical history. [9] Here are the most common causes of abdominal distension classified as an underlying cause and as a secondary disease. As an underlying disease cause:

3. Volvulus - Wikipedia

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   Gastric volvulus causes nausea, vomiting, and pain in the upper abdomen. The Borchardt triad is a group of symptoms that help doctors to identify gastric volvulus. The symptoms are intractable retching, pain in the upper abdomen and inability to pass nasogastric tube into the stomach. [14]

4. Gastroparesis - Wikipedia

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   Gastroparesis (gastro- from Ancient Greek γαστήρ – gaster, "stomach"; and -paresis, πάρεσις – "partial paralysis") is a medical disorder of ineffective neuromuscular contractions (peristalsis) of the stomach, resulting in food and liquid remaining in the stomach for a prolonged period of time.

5. Gastric distension - Wikipedia

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   Gastric distention is the enlargement of the stomach, and can be due to a number of causes. [citation needed]Physiologic (normal) gastric distension occurs when eating. . Distension of the upper stomach stimulates the secretion of stomach acid, while distension of the lower stomach stimulates gastrin secret

6. Tympany - Wikipedia

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   Tympany or tympanites (sometimes tympanism or tympania), also known as meteorism (especially in humans), is a medical condition in which excess gas accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract and causes abdominal distension. [1] The term is from the Greek τύμπανο (meaning "drum").

7. Yep, Allergies Might Be to Blame for Your Upset Stomach ... - AOL

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   “Histamine is released in the body and enters the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause gas, bloating, nausea, stomach pains and diarrhea.” He notes specific foods that can make seasonal ...