Most impoant cause of abdominal distension in intestinal obstruction -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Swallowed air o In intestinal obstruction distension of the intestine is caused by accumulation of gas and fluid proximal to and within the obstructed segmented. o 70-80% of this intestinal gas consists of swallowed air.
Cases produced by bacterial activity
Cases diffused from blood
Swallowed air
Products of digestion