Abdominal distension

Definition

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.

Exclusions

• Flatulence (VV40)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Symptoms related to the lower gastrointestinal tract or abdomen

• ME00Abdominal compartment syndrome
• ME02Abdominal rigidity
• ME03Abnormal bowel sounds
• ME04Ascites
• ME05Change in bowel habit
• ME06Chronic enteritis of uncertain aetiology
• ME07Faecal incontinence
• ME08Flatulence or related conditions