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* For [[bowel obstruction]], [[pancreatitis]] (for example), [[nasogastric tube]] decompression and bowel rest (when indicated)
* For [[bowel obstruction]], [[pancreatitis]] (for example), [[nasogastric tube]] decompression and bowel rest (when indicated)
* For swallowing air, awareness is key:
* For swallowing air, awareness is key:
*:* Sip hot beverages
:* Sip hot beverages
*:* Avoid carbonated beverages
:* Avoid carbonated beverages
*:* Chew gum/suck on candies
:* Chew gum/suck on candies
*:* Eat slowly
:* Eat slowly
*:* Drink through a straw
:* Drink through a straw
* Treatment of underlying [[liver disease]]s (management of complications)
* Treatment of underlying [[liver disease]]s (management of complications)
* Increase dietary fiber, reduce stress, and [[antispasmodic]]s for [[irritable bowel syndrome]]
* Increase dietary fiber, reduce stress, and [[antispasmodic]]s for [[irritable bowel syndrome]]
=== Acute Medical Therapy ===  
=== Acute Medical Therapy ===  
* For [[constipation]], [[laxative]]s
* For [[constipation]], [[laxative]]s
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Latest revision as of 20:08, 29 July 2020

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Differentiating Abdominal Distension from other Diseases

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Medical Therapy

  • Sip hot beverages
  • Avoid carbonated beverages
  • Chew gum/suck on candies
  • Eat slowly
  • Drink through a straw

Acute Medical Therapy

References

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