- Abdominal swelling:
- Introduction
- Causes
- Causes of Abdominal swelling
- Causes of Types of Abdominal swelling
- Medications causing Abdominal swelling
- Drug interactions causing Abdominal swelling
- Symptom Checker: Abdominal swelling
- Common causes of Abdominal swelling
- Travel-related causes of Abdominal swelling
- Diabetes-related causes of Abdominal swelling
- Treatments
- Diagnosis
- Misdiagnosis
- Diagnostic Guides
- All Online Books
- ASCITES (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- ABDOMINAL SWELLING, FOCAL (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- ABDOMINAL SWELLING, GENERALIZED (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- ABDOMINAL PAIN, CHRONIC RECURRENT (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- EDEMA, GENERALIZED (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- EDEMA, LOCALIZED (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- PERIORBITAL EDEMA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- ABDOMINAL PAIN, ACUTE (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Abdominal Distension (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Pain in Lower Quadrants (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Pain in Upper Quadrants (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Pain with Rebound Tenderness (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Periorbital Edema (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Peripheral Edema (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Masses (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Jugular Venous Distension (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Pain (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Ascites (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Distension (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Periorbital Edema (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Masses (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- PERIORBITAL AND FACIAL EDEMA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- ABDOMINAL MASS, GENERALIZED (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- ABDOMINAL PAIN, GENERALIZED (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- EDEMA OF THE EXTREMITIES (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Abdominal distention (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Abdominal mass (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Abdominal pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Dyspepsia (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Edema of the arm (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Edema of the leg (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Edema, generalized (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Abdominal Distention (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Ascites (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Edema (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Characteristic Location of Abdominal Pain Associated with Various Diseases* (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Pulmonary Edema (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Abdominal Pain* (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Acute pulmonary edema (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Pulmonary edema (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Abdominal distention (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Abdominal mass (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Abdominal pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Dyspepsia (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Edema of the arm (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Edema of the face (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Edema of the leg (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Edema, generalized (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Abdominal Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Ascites (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Edema (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Edema (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Abdominal Distension (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Abdominal/Pelvic Mass (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Acute Abdominal Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Pulmonary edema (Handbook of Diseases)
- Abdominal pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Edema, facial (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Edema, generalized (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Abdominal distention (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Abdominal mass (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Abdominal pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Dyspepsia (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Edema of the arm (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Edema of the face (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Edema of the leg (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Edema, generalized (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Abdominal Pain (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Edema (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Abdominal Masses (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Abdominal distention (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal mass (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Dyspepsia (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema of the arm (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema of the face (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema of the leg (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema, generalized (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- PERIORBITAL AND FACIAL EDEMA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Abdominal Mass, Generalized (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Abdominal Pain, Generalized (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- EDEMA OF THE EXTREMITIES (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Community
TREATMENTS &
RESEARCH
Search the
latest
treatment
information
here.
latest
treatment
information
here.
Dr. Huntley's
Diagnosis
Checklist
Have a symptom?
See what questions
a doctor would ask.
See what questions
a doctor would ask.
Many people suffer from digestive problems that don't go away. Sometimes the problem is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This syndrome is marked by abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation. Although doctors don't know exactly what causes IBS, they have learned a great deal about the wide range of symptoms experienced by people with IBS.
Some people with vague digestive symptoms needlessly suffer in silence believing there is no treatment. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, and either diarrhea, constipation or a combination of both, can be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Recent advances in the treatment of IBS make seeing a doctor the first step toward relief. Learn the many medical strategies used to treat this common intestinal disorder.
Pain and bowel irregularities caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can make a marked impact on day-to-day living. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation, can be debilitating. Learn what IBS experts say are the many treatments that can make all the difference in the quality of life of the 40 million people living with this very common intestinal disorder.
Embarrassing, unpredictable and often uncomfortable, gas is a problem few people like to talk about. But everyone has a little gas now and then. When should you worry about having too much? Join our panel of gastroenterologists as they address this common and unpleasant problem.
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome today is often simpler than it has been in the past. Doctors used to focus on ruling out other diseases and conditions. Now, doctors turn most of their attention to a patient's symptoms. This change in approach can lead to a speedy diagnosis and quick start of therapy.
When you are an avid runner, constipation, bloating and abdominal pain can cramp your pace. Listen to one person describe how she fought off embarrassment and finally went to see a doctor.
Most women will survive ovarian cancer if it is detected at an early stage. But most cases are detected late. Can women rely on their bodies to tell them if they have this cancer?
What's the connection between food and inflammatory bowel disease? And what can you do at meal time to help prevent flare-ups and promote healing? For answers, step into the kitchen via this Webcast brought to you by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- together known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD -- affect as many as a million Americans. Just what are these conditions? What are their causes? How are they treated? For answers to these questions and more, watch this special Webcast brought to you exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.