Tympanites

Tympanites is a medical condition in which excess gas accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract and causes abdominal distension.[1] The term is from the Greek τύμπανο, "drum".

"Tympany" redirects here. For the musical instrument, see Timpani.

Tympanites
Other names	Meteorism
Specialty	Gastroenterology

Possible causes

• Bowel obstruction
• Renal stones
• Functional disorder
• Overeating
• Bacterial overgrowth
• Inflammation of the bowel
• Blunt kidney trauma
• Peritonitis
• Menstruation

See also

• Kwashiorkor
• Flatulence

References

1. Dorland's (2012). Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary (32nd ed.). Elsevier. p. 1992. ISBN 978-0-19-856878-0.

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Classification	D ICD-10: R14 ICD-9-CM: 787.3