distension
noun
dis·ten·sion
di-ˈsten(t)-shən 
variants
or distention
: the act of distending or the state of being distended especially unduly or abnormally
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Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
This produces gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane, which can cause abdominal pain, bloating, distension, and diarrhea.18
Several methods can reduce compounds that cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Botulism Symptoms Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, speech or swallowing difficulties, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Symptoms, which often develop slowly, can include abdominal distension and pain, nausea, loss of appetite and constipation.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025
Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
There, the balloon’s inflated with either liquid or gas to cause the mechanical distension needed for a continuous sensation of satiety.
—New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
This produces gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane, which can cause abdominal pain, bloating, distension, and diarrhea.18
Several methods can reduce compounds that cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Botulism Symptoms Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, speech or swallowing difficulties, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Symptoms, which often develop slowly, can include abdominal distension and pain, nausea, loss of appetite and constipation.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025
Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
There, the balloon’s inflated with either liquid or gas to cause the mechanical distension needed for a continuous sensation of satiety.
—New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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distension
noun
dis·ten·sion
variants
or distention
: the act of distending or the state of being distended
Medical Definition
distension
noun
dis·ten·sion
variants
or distention
: the act of distending or the state of being distended especially unduly or abnormally
no noticeable distension of the abdomen—Benjamin Spock
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