A distended stomach, also referred to as a swollen abdomen, can be common in older adults. It has several possible causes, such as: Keep reading to learn how to prevent a distended stomach and when to ...

BLADDER distention has not previously been reported as a cause of iliac-vein obstruction in the adult. On the other hand, a variety of pelvic conditions, such as inflammation, benign and malignant ...

Abdominal distension is a manifestation of functional gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and is characterized by an increase in abdominal pressure together with a ...

Gas is a common cause for a swollen abdomen. Other causes may include irritable bowel syndrome, gallstones, or a buildup of fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites. A swollen abdomen occurs when your ...

Study design: A report of a male subject who sustained paraplegia at T-5 level due to spinal cord injury (SCI) 18 years ago, and in whom, occlusion of the left common iliac vein by a distended bladder ...

Although Imogen Tyler rarely complained about her health, after her second child was born she suffered from a persistent stomach ache. 'I was so thrilled to have Bella, my daughter,' says the ...

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Generally, varicose veins are prompted by the weakening of the vein walls and valves. This often occurs when pressure increases inside the veins due to sitting or standing for long periods of time.

The common causes of abdominal distension are usually gas, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Other causes could be fibroids, ascites or intra-abdominal bleeding. Less common causes ...