A member asked:

Why would i have a swollen stomach for weeks? i'm definitely not pregnant. i took laxatives for 2 weeks and i'm still swollen. i can't eat very much.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Some possibilities: Abdomens in middle-aged women can get large for several reasons, assuming no pregnancy. Some possibilities are: excess poop, as in constipation or obstruction; enlarged organ, as in a big liver or a liver tumor; excess fluid, as in kidney failure or in cancer; excess air, as in bloating due to digestive problems; etc... Some reasons for abdominal swelling are not serious while others are bad news.

Answered 4/23/2017

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