Abdominal bloating
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Alternative names
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Bloating
Definition
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Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight -- usually caused by excessive intestinal gas.
Common Causes
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Important but uncommon causes of abdominal bloating include ascites and tumors, such as those arising from ovarian cancer.
Update Date: 2/10/2003
Updated by: Andrew J. Muir, M.D., M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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