Abdominal distention and pain

Notify the physician if abdominal distention and pain, diarrhea that does not stop within 3 days, or fever occurs... 

Adverse effects include flatulence, soft stools, diarrhoea, abdominal distention and pain, rarely abnormal liver function tests and skin reactions. 

Again for abdominal distention and pain, add Rhizoma Corydalis Yanhusuo (YanHu), Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi (Xiang Fit), and Fructus Immaturus Citri Seu Ponciri (Zhi Shi). 

Patients with intestinal obstruction may complain of abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and/or decreased bowel movements. 

Gastrointestinal adverse events reported with lubiprostone include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, flatulence, vomiting, loose stools, and dyspepsia. Nausea is a prominent adverse effect and may be minimized when lubiprostone is taken with food. 

Specifically, monitor for relief of pain if present initially. Monitor patients with symptoms of constipation or diarrhea for frequency appearance, and size of stools in relationship to their normal characteristics. As stools normalize, associated symptoms such as bloating and abdominal distention should resolve. 

Profuse, watery diarrhea with 5 to 15 bowel movements per day, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, nausea, and anorexia... 

Indications Indigestion and retention of food, abdominal distention, anorexia, abdominal pain and diarrhea postpartum abdominal pain and lochiorrhea due to blood retention hypertension hyperlipemia angina pectoris of coronary heart disease. 

I 70. Following a fad diet meal of skim milk and yogurt, an adult female patient experiences abdominal distention, nausea, cramping, and pain followed by a watery diarrhea. This set of symptoms is observed each time the meal is consumed. A likely diagnosis is... 

Patients with early ovarian cancer can present with nonspecific, vague abdominal symptoms such as nausea, discomfort, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating, fullness, early satiety, and digestive disturbances. " These symptoms can easily be confused with symptoms that happen normally throughout the menstrual cycle. Late symptoms can include pain, abdominal distention, ascites, and abdominal or pelvic masses. " A palpable ovary in a postmenopausal woman should be promptly evaluated because functional cysts do not usually occur in this age group. ... 

Dyspepsia—Literally means bad digestion, but refers to persistent or recurrent pain or discomfort centered in the upper abdomen. Symptoms may include epigastric pain, bloating, abdominal distention, postprandial fullness, early satiety, and nausea. 

A 20-year-old female presents to the ER with complaints of fever, pelvic pain, and some nansea and vomiting increasing over the last 2 days. She denies diarrhea or sick contacts. She is cnrrently sexually active with a new partner. On examination she has a temperatnre of 38.9°C (102°F) and appears ill. She has moderate bilateral lower abdominal tenderness and minimal guarding without rebound or distention. Bowel sounds are present and normal. Pelvic exam revealed a foul-smelling discharge through cervix with severe cervical motion tenderness and bilateral adnexal tenderness. Cervical cnltnres were obtained. Patient was begnn on a qninolone antibiotic. 

For severe abdominal distention, fullness, and pain, add Semen Raphani Sativi (Lai Fu Zi), Semen Pruni Persicae ( Lao Ren), and Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae (Chi Shao). 

Main signs symptoms 1) Vomiting blood, hacking up blood, bloody stools, and other such hemorrhagic conditions 2) mania, thirst with inability to swallow, vexatious pain inside the chest, abdominal distention 3) mania... 

Mebendazole does not routinely cause significant systemic toxicity, even in the presence of anemia and malnutrition. Transient symptoms of abdominal pain, distention, and diarrhea have occurred with massive infestation and expulsion of GI worms. Rare side effects in patients treated with high doses of mebendazole include allergic reactions, alopecia, reversible neutropenia, agranulocytosis, and oligospermia. Reversible elevation of serum transaminases may occur. Mebendazole may be associated with occipital seizures. It should not be used in patients who have experienced allergic reactions to the agent. 

Constipation (may lead to fecal impaction), exacerbation of hemorrhoids, abdominal pain, distention and cramping, nausea, increased bleeding related to vitamin K malabsorption, vitamin A and D deficiencies Constipation (may lead to fecal impaction), exacerbation of hemorrhoids, abdominal pain, distention and aamping, nausea, increased bleeding related to vitamin K malabsorption, vitamin A and D deficiencies Constipation (may lead to fecal impaction), exacerbation of hemorrhoids, abdominal pain, distention and cramping, nausea, increased bleeding related to vitamin K malabsorption, vitamin A and D deficiencies... 

Diet is extremely important to persons suffering from a gallbladder disease. The principal aim is to provide a fat-restricted diet, and to reduce the consumption of other foods such as onions, sauerkraut, and alcoholic beverages that may induce the recurrence of the symptoms—mild to severe pain, abdominal distention, nausea, and vomiting. Often persons suffering from gallbladder disorders are obese, and a reduction in total calories to achieve a weight loss is also necessary. 

A common problem associated with the administration of the bile acid sequestrants is constipation. Constipation may be severe and may occasionally result in fecal impaction. Hemorrhoids may be aggravated. Additional adverse reactions include vitamin A and D deficiencies, bleeding tendencies (including gastrointestinal bleeding) caused by a depletion of vitamin K, nausea, abdominal pain, and distention. 

ANTIDIARRHEALS. The nurse notifies the primary health care provider if an elevation in temperature occurs or if severe abdominal pain or abdominal rigidity or distention occurs because this may indicate a complication of the disorder, such as infection or intestinal perforation. If diarrhea is severe, additional treatment measures, such as IV fluids and electrolyte replacement, may be necessary. 

Potential complications to the use of dilution and neutralization include distention of the stomach, vomiting, aspiration, worsening of the mucosal injuries, and perforation. This procedure should never be done on patients with altered consciousness, as well as on those who are unable to swallow, are in respiratory distress, or in severe abdominal pain. 

Main signs symptoms Cold extremities, irritability, abdominal pain and distention, possible fever, possible palpitations, possible inhibited urination, possible severe diarrhea, tenesmus, menstrual irregularity in women, a red tongue with a yellow coating, and a wiry, rapid pulse... 

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