Question 1

is abdominal swelling a sign of some disease?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Swelling can be due to gaseous distension, stool in the colon, a baby in the uterus, urine in the bladder, poor muscle tone.  It can also be due to abnormalities of the ovaries (cysts, tumors), kidneys (cyst, tumor, failure), uterus (fibroids, tumors), tubes (ectopic preg), liver (tumors, fat, scarring, failure), fluid deposition from sick liver, tumors, heart failure, tumor masses, etc. C ur doc.

Question 2

i don t have very much pain often but i have had abdominal swelling on my right side for about a year or so now can you tell me what i should do ?

Accepted Answer

Se a dr: There are many causes for right sided abdominal swelling( abdominal wall muscular related, liver or gallbladder just to name a few). Some females taking bcp;s can develop benign liver tumors . Therefore a visit to a dr can rule out all the bad things , they may order an ultrasound exam or a ct scan if something is there.

Question 3

do doctors see a lot of patients with abdominal swelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's often a benign problem, sometimes more serious.

Question 4

does anyone have a suggestion on how to reduce abdominal swelling after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ice and elevation: The best ways to reduce swelling are applying ice and elevation, if that is possible. Generally, it just takes time for swelling to reolve - normally 4 to 6 weeks.

Question 5

hello docs, is abdominal swelling a sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not a specific one: Many disorders can cause abdominal swelling, including obesity, ascites - fluid in the belly, obstruction of intestine and tumor in the belly. By the time tumor in the abdomen causes swelling it is likely to be advanced.

Question 6

what sort of problem is abdominal swelling?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Many things can cause abdominal swelling - it can be fluid, masses (e.g. Cancer), hernias, bleeding, and others. Imaging of your belly will help provide an answer, as well as the clinical scenario.

Question 7

is it normal for someone to have abdominal swelling?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal swelling: No. The cause of the swelling should be identified to treat it.

Question 8

what could be the reasons why i am having extreme abdominal swelling?

Accepted Answer

Could be gas: Most likely.  Or it could be fluid , tumor pregnancy.  Get it checked out.

Question 9

hello doctors, what does abdominal swelling mean?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Bowel can be full, intestine can fill with gas or fluid, colon can fill and have constipation, 
Ascites is fluid filling abdominal cavity.
Liver and spleen can enlarge and be associated with swelling.

Question 10

what can cause, upper abdominal swelling along with chest and back swelling?

Accepted Answer

Fat or low protein: Could be just fat. Or low protein causing you to retain water.

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