Gas is a common cause for a swollen abdomen. Other causes may include irritable bowel syndrome, gallstones, or a buildup of fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites. A swollen abdomen occurs when ...

Fluid fills the space between the organs and the abdominal lining, leading to swelling and pain. Ascites is a common symptom of cirrhosis, which is scarring on the liver. As fluid accumulates in ...

As the amount of fluid raises, your belly will grow and feel full and swollen. Your pants might be tighter from weight gain. If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor. Ascites is often a ...

suffer from abdominal bloating — the sensation of having a full and tight stomach that might also look swollen, according to a report in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Susete Ferreira initially thought she was experiencing typical symptoms of menopause including night sweats, a swollen abdomen, loss of appetite Virginia Chamlee is a Politics Writer at PEOPLE.

Opens in a new tab or window A 57-year-old woman with long-term cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis presented to an emergency department with a hugely distended and painful abdomen. Twenty years ...