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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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• Definition
• Swollen Abdomen: Overview & Considerations
• Swollen Abdomen: Common Causes
• Swollen Abdomen: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Functional Bowel)
• Lactose Intolerance
• Malabsorption
• Premenstrual Syndrome
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Film
• Abdominal Tap - Paracentesis
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Colonoscopy
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• EGD - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• Endoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Girth
• Belching
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Fiber
• Gas/Flatus - Excessive
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Physical Examination
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swelling
• Weight Gain - Unintentional
Review Date : 11/24/2002
Reviewed By : Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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