ME01
Abdominal distension
Distensão abdominal
CategoryDefinition
This is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight because of swelling of the abdomen, usually due to an increased amount of intestinal gas, but occurs sometimes when fluid, substances or mass are accumulating or expanding in the abdomen.
Index Terms
Abdominal distensionabdomen distensiongaseous abdominal distensionBloatingabdominal and intestinal tympaniteswollen abdomen