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What Causes Swelling Of The Abdomen?

hi! for the past 2 days, i am feelin as if my abdomen is swollen ( as if preg 4 months) and its warm, almost hot inside... ersp when i am sitting its worse, lying down makes it less problematic.. what cud the reason be?> something serious? worried as will b flying in a day or 2... pls pls reply asap.. m fearing its some sort of tumour or somerthing?>??
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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Hello! Yes, your concern is very true.
This distension can be due to obstruction in intestines or also as very correctly mentioned by you, due to some tumour.
In females, commonly ovarian tumour is the culprit for big distension of abdomen.
In my clinic, many such patients do come to whom I advise, ultrasound abdomen & pelvis, urine & stool routine, CBC.
Treatment is done accordingly.
It is advisable to get an ultrasound done before you fly, as if its an obstruction in intestines (subacute), it may progress to complete (acute) obstruction, which is a medical emergency.
Hope this information is useful.
Wish you a good health.
Thanks. Regards.
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What Causes Swelling Of The Abdomen?

Hello! Yes, your concern is very true. This distension can be due to obstruction in intestines or also as very correctly mentioned by you, due to some tumour. In females, commonly ovarian tumour is the culprit for big distension of abdomen. In my clinic, many such patients do come to whom I advise, ultrasound abdomen & pelvis, urine & stool routine, CBC. Treatment is done accordingly. It is advisable to get an ultrasound done before you fly, as if its an obstruction in intestines (subacute), it may progress to complete (acute) obstruction, which is a medical emergency. Hope this information is useful. Wish you a good health. Thanks. Regards.