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| Definition: | Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight -- usually caused by excessive intestinal gas.
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| Alternative Names: | Bloating
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Important but uncommon causes of abdominal bloating include ascites and tumors, such as those arising from ovarian cancer.
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Review Date: 2/10/2003
Reviewed By: 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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