bloat (bl t)n. Abdominal distention due to swallowed air or intestinal gas production. bloat  ed (blt d) adj. |
bloat
Etymology: ME, blout
a swelling or filling with gas, such as distension of the abdomen that results from swallowed air or from intestinal gas. The stomach on percussion will have a tympanic sound.
bloat
1. tympany of the rumen, abomasum, stomach or cecum. See also ruminal tympany.
2. enteritis in young rabbits accompanied by distention of the abdomen.
bloat line
appears at the point at which the cervical esophagus becomes the thoracic. At this line the engorged esophageal mucosa of the neck becomes the pallid mucosa of the thorax.
primary bloat
ruminal tympany caused by frothiness of the ruminal contents.
secondary bloat
ruminal tympany secondary to physical or functional obstruction of the esophagus.
bloat whistle
a device for temporarily relieving a cow with chronic bloat from dangerous overdistention. The bottom half of the device shaped as a flanged cannula is slipped into the rumen through a slit incision in the left flank. The small end of the cannula protrudes through the abdominal wall and is secured into place by slipping the top half of the device over it and screwing it tight.
Patient discussion about bloats.
Q. Why am I feeling so bloated all the time? I did a pregnancy test 2 weeks ago and it came out negative, i have been experiencing a bunch of symptoms that relate to pregnancy and the spotting on and off has started wondering if i should do another test and see what comes out of it..
A. Home pregnancy tests are not 100% accurate. Either because their own limitations or because limitation of the use of them (e.g. testing too early, misunderstanding the instructions etc.). You may try to do the pregnancy test again and see the results now. Anyway, even if you receive positive results in the second test, it should be validated by a test performed by a doctor.
You can read more about pregnancy tests here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003432.htm
Take care,
You can read more about pregnancy tests here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003432.htm
Take care,
Q. why do i have gas and bloating my bowels are weird and my stomach is sour also. i have pain in the top of my stomach
A. There are many different things that can cause them. Do you also suffer from diarrhea? Do you have diabetes? Do you have pain that is relieved by eating or after going to the bathroom?
Among the more common causes there are IBS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome), diabetes, malabsorption (e.g. lactose intolerance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose_intolerance or celiac http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease), all of these, unfortunately, can't be diagnosed over the net, so if it keeps bothering you or if you have warning sign (such as Nocturnal abdominal pain (sleep awakening), Weight loss, Blood in the stool , Severely tender abdomen , Succussion splash , Fever , Vomiting , fatty diarrhea , New onset diarrhea) you should see a doctor.
Among the more common causes there are IBS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome), diabetes, malabsorption (e.g. lactose intolerance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose_intolerance or celiac http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease), all of these, unfortunately, can't be diagnosed over the net, so if it keeps bothering you or if you have warning sign (such as Nocturnal abdominal pain (sleep awakening), Weight loss, Blood in the stool , Severely tender abdomen , Succussion splash , Fever , Vomiting , fatty diarrhea , New onset diarrhea) you should see a doctor.
Q. Ive been having problems with my stomach bloating and it is very tender and sore what could it be?
A. It could be many things, depending on other symptoms you may have. Is the pain relieved by eating and appears again several hours later? If so, it might be related to peptic ulcer disease (see: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pepticulcer.html)
Is the pain relieved by defecation? Do you have also diarrhea or constipation? If so, these features may suggest IBS (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/000246.htm)
Anyway, stomach problems can also result from serious, albeit usually rare, conditions, so consulting a doctor may be wise in this situation.
Take care,
Read more or ask a question about bloatsIs the pain relieved by defecation? Do you have also diarrhea or constipation? If so, these features may suggest IBS (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/000246.htm)
Anyway, stomach problems can also result from serious, albeit usually rare, conditions, so consulting a doctor may be wise in this situation.
Take care,
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