Question 1

what does "mildly distended" mean in medical terms?

Accepted Answer

A "little": Mildly distended means it is a "little" enlarged.  The categories are usually, mild, moderate and severe.  Mild is the lowest on the scale.  Example if your h is "mildly distended, then it is just a little enlarged. Etc.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

what does it mean that my gallbladder is physiologically distended?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually when the GB is distended it is usually seen when a person is not eating. Generally a is a incidental finding and does not need anything unless a patient is symptomatic. It also depends on what modality was used to define the size of the gallbladder, whether it was an ultrasound or CT scan.

Unless you are  having symptoms of discomfort in the right upper quadrant, I would not worry.

Question 3

whats the difference between well distended gallbladder and partially distended gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

As loaded barrel: Gall bladder contracts and empties the bile with fatty meal , physiological distended gb is filled to the capacity , ready to empty after meal results in partially distended half filled gb.  Distends in disease also as stone blocks cystic duct ( hydrops ) or tumor in head of pancreas.

Question 4

does distended gallbladder mean obstructed?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes yes: But most likely that it has not received stimulus to empty, such as fasting state.  If it fails to empty in response to eating or to cck, it could be abnormal, especially if cck stimulation causes symptoms.  Consult with GI for specific opinion in your individual case.

Question 5

what can cause my stomach to be so distended?

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Lots of things: Distension after meals suggests gastroparesis (a slow stomach) or dysmotility of the small or large intestine. Distension is often reported by irritable bowel syndrome patients who exhibit no structural pathology. Partial or complete obstruction of the bowel can cause distenstion.  Accumulation of ascites fluid (benign or malignant causes), pregnancy, organ enlargement, herniation are others.

Question 6

why is my stomach distended? i have no pain or any other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. 
The following site may have useful information: Flatulence:
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gas-digestive-tract/eating-diet-nutrition.
It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 7

what could cause my abdomen to be distended? its been like this for two months now.

Accepted Answer

Fluid: It can be fluid if you have long history of alcohol use;
or it might be case of chronic constipation or gaseous state due to type of food you eat.

Question 8

please let me know who should i consult for pyloric spasm and distended gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterologist: A gastroenterologist (or "gi" doctor) will be best suited to evaluate and advise in this matter.

Question 9

could one have pancreatitis with only feeling sporadic, moderate left-sided pain when eating or distended? most of the time no pain is present.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: The pain of pancreatitis is usually central upper belly and quite severe. It does not come and go, and is often accompanied by significant nausea and vomiting. What you describe does not sound pancreas related. Please see a primary doctor for evaluation, which may include blood tests, a thorough physics exam, and possibly imaging (ultrasound or CT) to pinpoint the cause of the problem.

Question 10

what is a distended gall bladder?

Accepted Answer

Full: A gallbladder can become distended or full due to multiple gallstones or from gallstones blocking the gallbladder from emptying its bile fluid contents. Also the gallbladder can become distended or full with bile in someone who has been not eating or fasting a longer time.

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Does distended gallbladder mean obstructed?

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What can cause my stomach to be so distended?

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Why is my stomach distended? i have no pain or any other symptoms?

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What could cause my abdomen to be distended? its been like this for two months now.

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Please let me know who should i consult for pyloric spasm and distended gallbladder?

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