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| Definition: |
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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| Common Causes: |
Important, but less common causes of abdominal bloating include tumors, such as those arising from ovarian cancer.
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Review Date: 6/20/2001
Reviewed By: Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P., Chief Medical Officer, A.D.A.M.; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine; Attending Physician, Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.
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