Distendend Abdomen Causes, Treatments and More
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Summary
Abdominal distension has many potential causes, including food intolerances, IBS, celiac disease and Crohn's disease, an inflammatory small bowel disease. Lifestyle factors, such as eating habits, weight gain and lack of exercise, may also contribute to the condition.
Management includes eating small, frequent meals, getting regular exercise and using exclusion diets to identify and avoid poorly tolerated foods. Tests can determine if the distended abdomen has a medical cause that needs treatment. Severe, persistent distension with other symptoms may require a visit to a physician.
