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Swollen abdomen

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Swollen abdomen can be due to an increased amount of fluid or pressure in the area, excess stool, or a mass inside the abdomen.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

Body locations

Abdomen, Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Is Symptom of

Pancreatitis
Condition
Chronic pancreatitis
Condition
Tricuspid regurgitation
Condition
Diastolic heart failure
Condition
Beta thalassemia
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Is a Side Effect of

Octreotide
Micronized progesterone
Clomiphene
Cyclogyl
Isopto atropine
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Swollen abdomen
Vasopressin
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Pitressin

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