Bloating

Abdominal distension is a common clinical symptom. It is manifested by abdominal discomfort and a feeling of swelling. It is caused by slowed bowel movements and flatulence. There are many causes of bloating, including the simplest bloating caused by acute gastroenteritis, postoperative bloating, and cancerous bloating. Due to the different causes of bloating, the treatment methods are not the same. Clinically, attention should be paid to the identification of abdominal distension caused by various causes, and treatment for the cause may only relieve the condition. The prognosis also varies from disease to disease.

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