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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. The One Symptom GI Docs Are Begging You to Never, Ever Ignore

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    The conditions' other symptoms—that is, besides general abdominal pain—are bulleted under each. ... Abdominal distension. Vomiting. Constipation. Bloody stools. Gallstones. Sweating. Fever.

  4. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms include early satiety, nausea, vomiting, extreme "stabbing" postprandial abdominal pain (due to both the duodenal compression and the compensatory reversed peristalsis), abdominal distention/distortion, burping, external hypersensitivity or tenderness of the abdominal area, reflux, and heartburn. [5]

  5. Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and constipation.Bowel obstruction may be complicated by dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities due to vomiting; respiratory compromise from pressure on the diaphragm by a distended abdomen, or aspiration of vomitus; bowel ischemia or perforation from prolonged distension or ...

  6. Volvulus - Wikipedia

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    Patients experience abdominal pain, distension, and absolute constipation. Cecal volvulus is slightly less common than sigmoid volvulus and is associated with symptoms of abdominal pain and small bowel obstruction. Volvulus can also occur in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy due to smooth muscle dysfunction. [citation needed]

  7. Toxic megacolon - Wikipedia

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    It is characterized by a very dilated colon , accompanied by abdominal distension , and sometimes fever, abdominal pain, or shock. Toxic megacolon is usually a complication of inflammatory bowel disease , such as ulcerative colitis and, more rarely, Crohn's disease , and of some infections of the colon, including Clostridioides difficile ...

  8. Afferent loop syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal distension and postprandial epigastric discomfort lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour are common symptoms experienced by patients with chronic afferent loop syndrome. Bilious projectile vomiting is a typical symptom of chronic afferent loop syndrome that relieves symptoms quickly.

  9. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Clinical features mimic those seen with mechanical intestinal obstructions and can include abdominal pain, nausea, abdominal distension, vomiting, dysphagia and constipation [2] [3] depending upon the part of the gastrointestinal tract involved. It is a difficult condition to diagnose, requiring exclusion of any other mechanical cause of ...