Heart failure and cirrhosis are also a common cause of distension. In both of these disorders, fluid accumulates in the abdomen and creates a sensation of fullness. Abdominal distension can also be a symptom of ovarian cancer. Women are more prone to bloating and often identify these symptoms during menstruation.
Clifford replaces McNamara. Clark Clifford replaces Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense. McNamara, who had first taken office under President John F. Kennedy, left amid a debate over Vietnam policy precipitated by the Tet Offensive. In the summer of 1967, McNamara had become convinced that the United States should seek an end to the war through a negotiated settlement.
United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter has named General Vincent K. Brooks to be the next commanding general of United States Forces Korea (USFK), the U.S. Department of Defense announced Friday. As commander of USFK, Brooks will be in charge of all U.S. military forces in Korea and be the senior U.S. military officer.