One place this happens is around the belly button, where tiny veins in the abdominal wall expand and become visible under the skin. This creates a really striking pattern of swollen, twisting veins.

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However, many premature babies who do not have NEC also have distended abdomen, particularly in the first 2 weeks of life. Low birthweight infants may frequently suffer from gaseous distension, ...

A calf with enterotoxemia may appear and act healthy, then develop a distended abdomen, scours, or exhibit signs of abdominal pain such as throwing itself on the ground, and kicking at its belly.

Metformin diarrhea is one of the common gastrointestinal side effects of this widely prescribed anti-diabetes drug, and knowing how to stop it can make treatment more tolerable and effective. This may ...