What could cause abdominal swelling? i cant tell if im bloated or a hormonal stomach. mostly upper stomach and side flanks. obgyn pressed on my stomach and didnt say anything. no fever or vomiting. what could be the reasons? have had for a while?

Need to know more about you . Abdominal bloating or " swelling " may be result of dietary probelm, overwight status, constipation, irritble bowel. Most common in young person as you is dietary - visit your doctor for full exam and consider diet - free of meat and processed food. More veggies, yoghurtm kefir ( plain natural) and water as main drink. Daily exercise at least 30 min brisk walk

Could be a hernia or any one of a number of other things Hass to be checked out by a physician