The difference between bloating and gastric distension is the location and symptoms. Usually, gastric distension refers to the upper abdomen, where a small amount of food means a feeling of fullness, while abdominal distension is usually around the navel, where a small amount of food does not necessarily mean a feeling of fullness. Anatomically, the abdomen is the part of the body between the pelvis and the chest, including the upper, middle and lower abdomen. The stomach, on the other hand, is the area below the chest and above the navel, i.e., the epigastric and mid-abdominal regions. So, broadly speaking, bloating includes stomach bloating. However, abdominal distension can also refer to periumbilical distension, abdominal distension, which belongs to the lower abdominal region, which is a difference in location. Secondly, the clinical symptoms of abdominal distension and gastric distension are also different. Gastric bloating is usually characterized by a feeling of fullness after eating a small amount of food, the presence of belching, which can significantly affect the amount of food. Abdominal bloating patients have little to do with eating, often manifested in the lower abdomen bulging, bowel sounds, increased exhaust, etc., in addition, may also be combined with the number of bowel movements, stool characteristics, changes in bowel habits. It is important to note that whether it is bloating or gastric distension, you should seek medical attention in a timely manner and under the guidance of a doctor for targeted treatment. Please do not take medication on your own to avoid delaying your condition.