Abdominal distension

external

• Synonyms

  • Distended abdomen

• Causes

  • Ascites
  • Ileus
  • Constipation
  • Decreased gut motility
  • Toxic megacolon
  • Intestinal pseudoobstruction
  • Wilm's tumour

• Effects

  • Bloating

• Parents

  • Abdominal sign
  • Gastrointestinal symptom