What does abdominal swelling mean?
Diagnosis Abdominal bloat describes a condition where your stomach area is larger than normal in size. You may complain of discomfort and pain during abdominal swelling.
Gases are the cause in a large percentage of clinical cases. The formation of excessive gases is facilitated by swallowing air and eating foods that contain a large amount of fiber.
Other causes may be:
- Irritable bowel syndrome;
- Lactose intolerance;
- Ascites (abdominal fluid);
- Gallstones;
- Weight gain;
- Ovarian cyst.
If the cause of abdominal swelling is the accumulation of gas, self-treatment is possible (avoid fiber foods for a while, wait for the stomach to act, rest), although sometimes this symptom is a manifestation of a much more serious pathology, therefore, a doctor's consultation is necessary.
Be sure to consult a doctor if the belly continues to grow in size or if you also notice other symptoms (swelling, fever, nausea). Consult a doctor if you have severe diarrhea or see blood in your stool.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/abdomen-swollen#seeking-help
