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Abdominal Distension: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para abdominal distension.

Que puede causar Abdominal Distension

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate abdominal distension
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical abdominal distension
5Underlying conditions such as Ovarian Cancer, Liver Cancer, Metabolic Syndrome frequently present with abdominal distension as a core feature

!Sudden, severe abdominal distension that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Abdominal distension accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Abdominal distension in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Abdominal distension is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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