What tests can detect flatulence

Flatulence generally refers to abdominal distension. It can be judged whether there is abdominal distension through physical examination, imaging examination and other examinations.

1. Physical examination

can judge whether there is abdominal distension through inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.

2. Imaging examination

includes abdominal X-ray examination, abdominal ultrasound and abdominal CT to understand the operation state of intestinal tract and help judge the specific causes of abdominal distension.

3. Other examinations

include gastroscopy and abdominal puncture to observe the condition of gastrointestinal mucosa and help understand whether there are other organic diseases in digestive tract.