Abdominal Distension - References

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References for Abdominal Distension

1. http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/abdominal-distension-and-bloatin

2. http://www.medicinenet.com/distended_stomach_abdominal_distention/symptoms.htm

3. http://www.symcat.com/symptoms/abdominal-distention

4. http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/a/abdominal_distension/treatments.htm

5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3264926/

6. http://www.ibsgroup.org/

7. http://www.iffgd.org/site/manage-your-health/symptoms-causes/bloating-distension

Author: Namitha Kumar

Editor: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Technical: Lingaraj

Published on Nov 03, 2014
Last Updated on Jul 30, 2016

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