Bloating refers to the sensation of abdominal (tummy) swelling, sometimes described as the feeling of an inflated balloon in the belly. By contrast, abdominal distention refers to an actual increase in measured abdominal size.May 7, 2018
Bloating can be described as the feeling that there is an inflated balloon in the abdomen. It is a commonly reported symptom and is sometimes associated with distension, or the visible increase in the width of the area between your hips and chest (abdominal girth).
2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 787.3 : Flatulence, eructation, and gas pain.
The accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, known as ascites, can cause the appearance of distension. Ascites has a number of causes, including cirrhosis of the liver. A distended stomach (abdomen) can be associated with other symptoms, including.
Abdominal distension occurs when substances, such as air (gas) or fluid, accumulate in the abdomen causing its expansion. It is typically a symptom of an underlying disease or dysfunction in the body, rather than an illness in its own right. People suffering from this condition often describe it as "feeling bloated".
CausesAir swallowing (a nervous habit)Buildup of fluid in the abdomen (this can be a sign of a serious medical problem)Gas in the intestines from eating foods that are high in fiber (such as fruits and vegetables)Irritable bowel syndrome.Lactose intolerance.Ovarian cyst.Partial bowel blockage.Pregnancy.More items...
OTHER COMMON GI SYMPTOM CODESColicR10.83Dysphagia, unspecifiedR13.10*Abdominal distension (bloating)R14.0Gas painR14.1EructationR14.213 more rows
Abdominal distension (gaseous) R14. 0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Distension is abnormal swelling in a person's or animal's body. [medicine] Synonyms: swelling, spread, inflation, expansion More Synonyms of distension.
Abdominal bloating (or simply Bloating) is a short-term disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Bloating is generally characterized by an excess buildup of gas, air or fluids in the stomach....BloatingSymptomsBlood in stool Weight loss Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach painDurationA few hours to days6 more rows
I still remember the medical school mnemonic-food, fat, flab, fluid, flatus, feces, fetus, factitious, fatal, and fruitcake.Apr 18, 2012