Abdominal bloating and distention affect approximately 30% of the general population and up to 90% of those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Often used interchangeably, they are distinct.

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Bloating is a recurrent sense of fullness, pressure or trapped gas in the upper abdomen (e.g., the stomach area). In some cases it’s accompanied by abdominal distention, a measurable increase in ...

Key takeaways: Symptoms of belching, bloating and distention are common and may impair patients’ daily activities. Management of these conditions includes dietary, gut-directed behavioral and ...

Abdominal distention could signal deadly cancer blocking the bowel - an 'emergency' If you think you are experiencing a bowel obstruction you should seek immediate medical help, a cancer charity ...

“Before the age of 45, abdominal pain is more likely to be far less sinister, such as an infection or other gynaecological issue such as endometriosis, which of course may also require a doctor.” ...

While abdominal bloating alone is rarely indicative of ovarian cancer, being aware of this potential link and seeking timely medical attention for persistent and unusual symptoms can aid in ...

STOMACH bloating can occur when you have finished a meal, but the meal hasn't quite finished with you. The result can be an array of gastrointestinal issues such as bloating, diarrhoea or ...

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Abdominal distension'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.