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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.
Answered 5/26/2016
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Many causes: It depends on what causes the swelling. It can be air, fluid, or blood. Each has a set of possible diagnoses.
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