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Conditions that cause Abdominal distension

June 18, 2020
  • Ascites
  • Intestinal parasite infection (coccidiosis, fasciolosis, giardiasis, hookworm:  ancylostomiasis and necatoriasis, Strongyloidiasis)
  • Gastroparesis
  • Bowel obstruction (volvulus)
  • Ileus
  • Toxic megacolon
  • Abdominal or Pelvic mass
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Organomegaly
  • Whipple’s disease (Whipples disease)
  • Coeliac disease
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Diverticulitis
  • Kwashiorkor
  • Pregnancy
Conditions that cause Abdominal distension