Question 1

what sort of problem is abdominal swelling?

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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 2

please advise what is causing my painful abdominal swelling?

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Check-up: That cannot be answered in any simple way.  It could be serious and you should be seen and physically examined by your doctor.

Question 3

is abdominal swelling a sign of some disease?

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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 4

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 ?

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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 5

abdominal swelling daily, what could be wrong?

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Celiac disease: You notice daily abdominal swelling.  Consider seeing your doctor to discuss medical conditions.  Celiac disease is a condition that makes people sick if they eat wheat, barley, etc.  Some people notice bloating.  You doctor can do a blood test and more importantly you can work with your doctor to get better even if it is not celiac.

Question 6

how much should i worry about abdominal swelling?

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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 7

is it normal for someone to have abdominal swelling?

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

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

what can cause abdominal swelling and pain in one day?

Accepted Answer

Air, stool, but...: Can be gas, stool, spasm, but can also be from serious causes like bowel obstruction,  perforation of a hollow organ like stomach, small bowel, colon, gyn issue. Call your doc today. Er if fever, vomiting, oan't pass gas, urine,  or stool.

Question 10

could anyone know what could cause left abdominal swelling?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Colon, small bowel can get full, gas, air.
Fluid in abdomen.
Local swelling of soft tissue or hernia are also possible in left abdomen.
Rarely an enlarged kidney or mass can occur.
FIND out by seeing your PCP with full history and good physical exam, and the testing as guided by these factors.

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