What to do if the patient’s abdomen is distended

The patient’s abdominal distension may be caused by indigestion, ascites, intestinal obstruction, etc. Relief can be chosen according to different causes such as improvement of living habits, medication and surgery. 1. Dyspepsia: Long-term dyspepsia and weakened gastrointestinal peristalsis lead to postprandial fullness, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, heartburn and other symptoms. It can be relieved by correcting bad dietary habits or using medication such as Bifidobacterium tetrosepticum as prescribed by the doctor. 2. Ascites: excessive accumulation of free fluid in the abdominal cavity, which may be caused by heart disease, liver disease, etc. It can be treated by restricting sodium and water intake, using diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide, etc. Severe ascites can also be treated by jugular reflux of abdominal fluid. 3. Intestinal obstruction: it is a collective term for any reason that causes obstruction to the passage of intestinal contents and clinical manifestations such as abdominal distension and abdominal pain, which can be treated by surgery such as intestinal short-circuit anastomosis, intestinal resection and intestinal anastomosis. The patient’s abdominal distension may also have other reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, for targeted treatment or therapy.