Abdominal distension can result from conditions like digestive disorders, SIBO, or food intolerances. You can treat abdominal distension with dietary and lifestyle changes, depending on the underlying ...

The gallbladder plays a quiet but critical role in digestion, and when this organ malfunctions, it sends specific distress signals that require attention.

Ascites often develops as a complication of liver disease, causing fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Common treatments for ascites include reducing sodium intake, taking diuretics, and undergoing ...

Bloating and ascites can both cause swelling and discomfort in your abdomen. Bloating is more common and usually goes away within hours to days. Ascites is more likely to be a sign of a serious ...

An abdominal mass is a growth or swelling in a part of your abdomen. An abdominal mass can have many causes that range from harmless to life-threatening. Some abdominal masses are found during routine ...

AMONG many surgeons and radiologists it is an axiom that the appearance of fluid levels in the intestine on a roentgenogram of the abdomen is pathognomonic of intestinal obstruction. Through the years ...

Abdominal compartment syndrome happens when bleeding or swelling in your abdomen creates dangerously high pressure. This pressure can lead to multiple organ failure. Abdominal compartment syndrome is ...

It’s easy to ignore subtle swelling, like when a pair of shoes feel tight by late afternoon or that heavy, puffy feeling that tends to show up without warning. Most people chalk it up to ‘eating too ...

Abdominal pain or cramping may accompany diarrhea. Some of the most common causes of stomach pain and diarrhea include food sensitivities, bacterial or viral infections, and medication or alcohol use.