Enlargement of the abdomen is usually due
to weight gain or poor muscle tone from lack of exercise.
A swollen abdomen may also result from a disorder of either
the digestive system or the urinary system. If you have abdominal
swelling that has come on rapidly, you should consult your
doctor irrespective of any other symptoms you may have.
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Is pain relieved by passing
gas or having a bowel movement?
Relieved
POSSIBLE CAUSES
You may be suffering from excessive intestinal gas
or CONSTIPATION. Either of these symptoms may suggest
you have IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
Unrelieved
Do any of the following
apply?
Your ankles are swollen
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
Swelling due to fluid retention can be the
result of CHRONIC HEART FAILURE. Some kidney
disorders, such as NEPHROTIC SYNDROME &
liver problems, such as CIRRHOSIS, can also
cause this problem.
MEDICAL HELP
Call your doctor within 24 hrs.
Socks or pressing on the skin of
the foot leaves an indentation
You have difficulty urinating
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
The swelling could be due to an abnormally
full bladder.
MEDICAL HELP
Call your doctor within 24 hrs.
You pass only small volumes of urine
None of the above
If you cannot identify
a possible cause for your swollen abdomen from this
chart, make an appointment to see your doctor.
