10 Symptoms of Compartment Syndrome
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Distended Abdomen
Many of us have rather large bellies. This is generally down to the belly being a place where excess fat is stored. If we take in too many calories and/or don’t exercise enough then these extra calories get converted into fat for energy storage. However, a big belly is not always down to eating and exercise habits.
A distended abdomen can also be caused by other things, including compartment syndrome of the abdomen. It can feel tense and tight, almost as though the patient is bloated, even when they are not. It can also be quite painful should anybody push down on their belly.
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