Belly Sunken

Abdomen with a retracted anterior abdominal wall; observed during fasting, long-term debilitating diseases, as well as spasms of the intestines and abdominal muscles (for example, with tuberculous meningitis, lead colic).

A sunken abdomen is a clinical sign indicating exhaustion of the body. In this case, atrophy of the fatty tissue and muscles of the abdominal wall occurs, as a result of which the anterior abdominal wall is pulled inward.

The main reasons for the development of a sunken abdomen include:

1. Prolonged fasting or malnutrition.

2. Severe chronic diseases that deplete the body (tuberculosis, oncology, etc.).

3. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract leading to impaired absorption of nutrients (celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis).

4. Spasm of the smooth muscles of the intestines and abdominal muscles (with colic, meningitis).

Thus, a sunken abdomen is a sign of emaciation and cachexia that requires investigation to identify the underlying cause. Timely diagnosis and treatment of the disease that caused the abdominal cavity will prevent the development of complications and restore the patient’s normal nutrition.

The abdomen is sunken - with a retracted anterior

abdominal wall; observed during fasting (more often), long-term debilitating diseases, as well as spasms of the intestines and abdominal muscles (for example, tuberculous meningitis,

pig colic).

The stomach is one of the most important indicators of human health. It is one of the organs of the human body that needs to be constantly monitored and taken care of. In fact, our belly needs our attention not only to make us look attractive. However, also because our stomach helps us maintain the health of our body in