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What Causes Distension With Diarrhea?
My 22mo old grand-daughter has had diarrhea for 3days and abd distension; however, she is afebrile, playful, and taking nourishment. I am a nurse and am concerned about the distension. She is a petite child weighing between 19 and 20lbs. Is there anything serious that could be causing this distension?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear
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I have evaluated your query for your grand daughter in details .
* There may be mild to moderate distension possible with bloating of
intestine gas components via intestine infection ; if more
pronounced should seek immediate medical help for possible need
of x-ray abdomen or ultrasound according to the clinician concern .
Wishing her fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your grand daughter in details .
* There may be mild to moderate distension possible with bloating of
intestine gas components via intestine infection ; if more
pronounced should seek immediate medical help for possible need
of x-ray abdomen or ultrasound according to the clinician concern .
Wishing her fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .
Regards .
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