Abdomen Distension - All You Should Know!

What is Abdomen Distension?

Stomach distension is a feeling of greater abdominal stress that includes an actual considerable change in the area of an individual’s belly.

Symptoms of Abdomen Distension

• Diarrhea
• Excessive fatigue
• Excessive gas or belching
• Irritability
• Vomiting
• Weight gain

Causes of Abdomen Distension

• obesity
• constipation
• Pregnancy
• irritable bowel syndrome
• fibroids
• Enlarged bladder

Risk factors of Abdomen Distension

• Intra-abdominal bleeding
• Stomach cancer

Diagnosis of Abdomen Distension

• Urinalysis
• Abdominal ultrasound and x-ray
• Full blood count
• Liver function tests

Precautions &Prevention of Abdomen Distension

• Eat fresh fruit and vegetables
• Avoid soft drinks and carbonated beverages
• Avoid foods that are too cold or too hot
• Avoid high-fat foods
• Exercise regularly
• Avoid high-sodium foods

Treatment of Abdomen Distension

• Homeopathic Treatment of Abdomen Distension
• Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Abdomen Distension
• Psychotherapy Treatment of Abdomen Distension
• Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Abdomen Distension
• Surgical Treatment of Abdomen Distension
• Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Abdomen Distension
• Other Treatment of Abdomen Distension

Homeopathic Treatment of Abdominal distension-

Homeopathy can give instant comfort and lasting cure from abdominal distension. It treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of the disorder. Some common homeopathic medicines used for abdominal distension are:

• Lycopodium
• Colocynth
• Colchicum
• Aloe
• Mag C

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Abdomen Distension-

Allopathic treatment of abdominal distention use over-the-counter and prescription medication such as antacids may also help to relieve discomfort. Treatment also involves placing a tube through the nose into the stomach or intestine to help relieve abdominal distention and vomiting.

Surgical Treatment of Abdomen Distension

Surgery may be needed to relieve the obstruction if the tube does not relieve the symptoms, or if there are signs of tissue death.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Abdomen Distension

• Eat fresh fruit and vegetables
• Avoid soft drinks and carbonated beverages
• Avoid foods that are too cold or too hot
• Avoid high-fat foods