What Causes Fat Accumulation In The Lower Abdomen?

Posted on Tue, 1 Nov 2016

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Question : Hello Dr. Rynne I have gained weight in my lower abdomen and and just don't know whether I need to worry about if it is gall bladder or tumor of some kind. I have no pain but it is just uncomfortable.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
I would like more information.

Do you have any other symptom?
How intense is the pain?
any vomiting?
Constipation?
How's the headache?
Is it severe?
Where's the pain?

Any tests done?
Any prior illness?

I would be glad to help you find the best solution for your problem. Please inform the needed details.
Best of luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (7 hours later)

I don't have any more symptoms, no vomiting, no constipation, the headache has not come back and no prior illnesses. I guess it has to do with my menopausal symptoms. Thank you , sir!

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs ultrasound of the abdomen

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
I have read your message.
I think it would be better to test with a ultrasound of the abdomen.
As you said, it could be due to a problem of a abdominal organ.
However, in absence of any other symptom, its difficult to say for sure why you have the problem.
It would be wrong to blindly attribute it to menopause.
I think it would be prudent to consider getting the ultrasound.
Let me know when you get the reports .
Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY