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1.  Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A syndrome is a collection of symptoms that often occur together. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common ...
Symptoms:
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Abdominal distension, gaseous
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Gas
  • Vomiting
2.  Gallstones
Many people can develop gallstones and never know it. Gallstones are hard deposits in your gallbladder, a sma...
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  • Abdominal distension, gaseous
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Gas
  • Vomiting
3.  Giardiasis
Giardiasis is an infection that affects your small intestine, caused by microscopic parasites called giardia....
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  • Abdominal distension, gaseous
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Gas
  • Vomiting
4.  Celiac Disease (Gluten Intolerance)
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder. It is caused by an immune reaction to gluten. Celiac disease is also ...
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  • Abdominal bloating
  • Abdominal distension, gaseous
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Gas
  • Vomiting
5.  Stomach Cancer (Gastric Adenocarcinoma)
Gastric cancer, also known as gastric adenocarcinoma, is a cancer that forms inside of the stomach. It is the...
Symptoms:
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Abdominal distension, gaseous
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Gas
  • Vomiting
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