Another potential contributor to abdominal distention is the initial retention of meconium or lack of stooling after passage of meconium. [3] Assessment may reveal decreased bowel sounds or ...

Moore and Wilson [11] (p153)] define feeding intolerance as follows: The inability to digest enteral feedings presented as GRV more than 50%, abdominal distention or emesis of both, and the ...

There are many individuals who start their day with a cup of milk coffee. This habit can cause long-term issues in their digestive system. Having tea on an empty stomach can increase acidity, leading ...

A number of diseases mimic the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune form of arthritis. These include ...

Systolic congestive heart failure is the most common kind of heart failure. Here are the 12 symptoms to look out for.

Yepuri, MDAn abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test using sound waves that can used to view internal organs, including the ...

“Bloating can have many causes, and it is important to be sure it is not something serious.” For example, if you think your ...

Physical examination revealed a distention of the abdomen and diminished bowel sounds. Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis showed pronounced stomach distention, with ...

The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 25 to 30 in Philadelphia and attracted ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk for developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in postmenopausal women.

Gastrointestinal- Inflammation of pancreas, ulcer in esophagus, abdominal distention, peptic ulcer. Skin- Impaired wound healing, lesions, increased sweating, pigmentation, thin, fragile skin ...