swollen stomach

Distended Stomach Causes (Entire Abdomen or Certain Quadrants)

What is a distended stomach? The stomach is a hollow organ that fills with food after eating. Its walls are able to stretch and the entire stomach can distend to several times its size when empty. This distention is usually not visible from the exterior as space within the abdominal cavity allows for the stomach to expand. >> Read More ...

Abdominal Swelling Causes and Symptoms

Abdominal enlargement may be due the presence of abdominal fat, feces within the bowel, fluid accumulation, fetus in the pregnant uterus or flatus (intestinal gas). These are the most common causes although there are a number of other causes that may cause generalized distension of the abdomen or bulging within a specific >> Read More ...

Abdominal Distension (Bloated Belly or Tummy) Causes

What is a bloated belly? A bloated belly is a visible enlargement of the abdomen and usually associated with gas or fluid. However, any mass in the abdomen may also result in a visible and palpable swelling which may feel soft, spongy, firm or hard and could be mistaken for fluid or gas. Sometimes the term bloating is also >> Read More ...