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Abdominal bloating


Alternative names

Bloating

Definition

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

Common 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 .

Update Date: 2/10/2003

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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