ME01 Abdominal distension

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2026-01

This is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight because of swelling of the abdomen, usually due to an increased amount of intestinal gas, but occurs sometimes when fluid, substances or mass are accumulating or expanding in the abdomen.

exclusions

• Flatulence  (VV40)

synonyms

• Abdominal distension
• abdomen distension
• abdominal and intestinal tympanite
• swollen abdomen
• Gaseous abdominal distension
• bloating

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