Abdomen - Swollen
Alternate Names : Abdominal Distention, Distended Abdomen, Swelling in the Abdomen, Swollen Belly
What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Your health care provider will obtain a medical history and will perform a physical examination, which may include a detailed examination of the abdomen.
Medical history questions documenting swollen abdomen in detail may include the following:
- Time pattern
- Did it begin recently?
- Does it occur after meals or after specific foods?
- What other symptoms are occurring at the same time? Especially, have you noticed:
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include the following:
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