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Abdominal bloating

Definition

Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight -- usually caused by excessive intestinal gas.

Alternative Names

Bloating

Causes

Overeating
Lactose intolerance and other food intolerances
Air swallowing (a nervous habit)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Partial bowel obstruction
Constipation

Important but uncommon causes of abdominal bloating include ascites and tumors, such as those arising from ovarian cancer.

Review Date: 2/10/2003
Reviewed 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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