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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Bloating • Abdomino-phrenic ... Diagnostics and Testing
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
Findings Ileus: Functional ... acute or chronic abdominal ... pain • Obstipation ... obstruction) • Bloating ... Flat/low JVP, resting