Question 1

ive just had a mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks. im 10 days post operation. when i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. othis normal due to swelling? will it go down to make a flat belly?

Accepted Answer

: Not seeing the area cant tell you. Best is to have surgeon see it and answer your question.

Question 2

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 3

can you have a hiatial hernia without abdominal swelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hiatal hernia is internal hernia not visible to the outside so of course you could have a hiatal hernia without abdominal swelling having heart burn would indicate oat likely you have one see your doctor or GI specialist good luck

Question 4

can a kidney stone cause abdominal swelling?

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Kidney stones: It would be unusual but bloating can be associated with kidney stones and renal colic which can make you feel like your abdomen is swollen.

Question 5

abdominal swelling after appendectomy how long it lasts i had a laproscopic surgery?

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Few days: Usually feel gassy or bloated feeling for a few day or more. Resolves once bowel function back to normal too.

Question 6

how long does abdominal swelling last after a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy? i'm one month post-op. my diet is the same, but my waist is larger

Accepted Answer

Tubal surgery ?'s: With laparoscopic tubal surgery, removal of both tubes is common, which produces an inflammatory reaction, which can slow intestinal motility, leading to abdominal swelling.  If you were on oral contraceptives prior to the surgery, your "real" menstrual cycle can also alter perceptively your memory of "periods" on the oral bcp's.  Check with your surgeon if this continues.

Question 7

i passed a skin like piece yesterday 2 in by 1 in. have abdominal swelling, pain. painful during sex. what could it be?i think it may be endometriosis

Accepted Answer

See an OB/GYN: This sounds potentially serious and you should be seen and examined by an experience clinician.  Good luck.

Question 8

my mom's esr is 105. she has an  abdominal swelling causing pain on the right side. it seems to b growing. 
a) so wht scanning shld b done on her?
b) go to doc and then scan or scan and then go to doc - which is a better option? if any other, do sgst?

Accepted Answer

Doc first: Your mother needs an exam first with her doc or the doc that ordered her ESR ( that is abnormally high). Imaging studies will definitely help and the type of the study will be established based on exam and detailed history. A specialist may be needed once more is known.

Question 9

how much should i worry about abdominal swelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes, worry about it: Is your distension acute, &/or associated with fever, nausea, vomiting, bleeding? If so, please get medical attention now. If, on the other hand, associated with painful constipation then consider possible c-ibs. Medical evaluation under the rome 3 criteria can exclude obstruction, ileus, ischemic disease, tumors, dysmotilities of the gut, rectal dysfunction. Urgency of care depends on the cause.

Question 10

how to find out what's causing my abdominal swelling?

Accepted Answer

See your: Primary doctor and let them examine you and order the appropriate tests and consults if necessary. It may besimply your diet and fluids or something more involved but let your primary doctor determine that.

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Upper abdominal swelling after tummy tuck

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Ive just had a mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks. im 10 days post operation. when i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. othis normal due to swelling? will it go down to make a flat belly?

A member asked:

Is abdominal swelling a sign of some disease?

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Can you have a hiatial hernia without abdominal swelling?

A member asked:

Can a kidney stone cause abdominal swelling?

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Abdominal swelling after appendectomy how long it lasts i had a laproscopic surgery?

A member asked:

How long does abdominal swelling last after a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy? i'm one month post-op. my diet is the same, but my waist is larger

A member asked:

I passed a skin like piece yesterday 2 in by 1 in. have abdominal swelling, pain. painful during sex. what could it be?i think it may be endometriosis

A member asked:

My mom's esr is 105. she has an abdominal swelling causing pain on the right side. it seems to b growing. a) so wht scanning shld b done on her? b) go to doc and then scan or scan and then go to doc - which is a better option? if any other, do sgst?

A member asked:

How much should i worry about abdominal swelling?

A member asked:

How to find out what's causing my abdominal swelling?

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