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Swollen belly
Abdominal swelling, or distention, is more often caused by overeating than by a serious illness. This problem can be caused by: air swallowing (a nervous habit), buildup of fluid in the abdomen (this can be a sign of a serious medical problem), gas in the intestines from eating foods that are high in fiber (such as fruits and vegetables), irritable bowel syndrome, pregnancy, etc.
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What causes a swollen belly button?
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When does your swollen belly go down after having a hysterectomy?
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A 37-year old female asked:
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Her period ended on 23/11,stayed only 2days, since then bloated and feeling tired due to swollen belly.What to do?
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Dear doctor, recently read in a magazine for the spastic colon and found that l have many of symptoms such as constipation, rumbling and swollen belly.
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A 29-year old female asked:
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A 48-year old female asked:
1wk post lumbar L4 and L5 back surgery. Today dark urin and dark vomit... Both coffee color. Sore swollen belly. What could it be.
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My daughter, 6, has a swollen, red belly button, at the outside of it, warm to the touch and itchs a lot. It's completely close due to swelling.
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Im a girl and my bellys swollen what do I do?
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Hi. I've taken a trip to A&E and was told i had a grumbling appendicitis. Now, my bellys swollen near that area. Are they ready to be removed?
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