This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Distention' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. Please be aware ...

Jugular vein distention (JVD) causes a bulge in the veins running down the right side of a person’s neck. It results from increased pressure in a large vein called the vena cava. JVD can signify heart ...

Abdominal bloating and distention affect approximately 30% of the general population and up to 90% of those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Often used interchangeably, they are distinct. Bloating ...

It's important to delineate bloating from distention. Distention is an objective and visible increase in the abdominal girth. I've had patients come in with pictures where postprandially, they ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Symptoms of belching, bloating and distention are common and may impair patients’ daily activities. Management ...

A 64-year-old man presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain and distention, as well as constipation of 8 days’ duration. He denies vomiting, fever, diarrhea, or dysuria. Except for ...