Question
I’m in good health and I love to exercise regularly. I don’t know what happened, but lately I’ve noticed that I feel full after eating just a little bit, and sometimes I get bloated. Feeling rather melancholic, I went to the hospital, and the doctor said I have gastric distension. I’ve never heard of this term before. Can you tell me what gastric distension is?
Answer
Gastric distension refers to a feeling of fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, which is intangible to touch, painless upon palpation, and does not appear swollen when viewed. It often comes with chest oppression and fullness, bloating after eating, and relief upon belching. It is typically a chronic condition with varying degrees of severity, recurring episodes, and persistent symptoms. Hope this helps.