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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Lower abdominal swelling that is |
Intestinal disorder. |
See Constipation. |
| slowly increasing. |
Tumor. |
See Ovarian Tumor |
| No signs of pregnancy. |
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Benign. |
| Persistent constipation. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Abdominal swelling in woman 1 to |
Fluid retention caused by |
See Premenstrual |
| 5 days before or during menstrual |
hormone changes. |
Syndrome. |
| period. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Abdominal swelling; bloated and |
Heartburn. |
See Indigestion. |
| full feeling. |
Stones in gallbladder. |
See Gallstones. |
| Gas or belching. |
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| Abdominal pain or discomfort. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Abdominal swelling in last 24 |
Serious abdominal disorder. |
Call doctor now. |
| hours. |
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See Intestinal |
| Severe abdominal pain. |
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Obstruction. |
| Fever. |
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| Diarrhea or constipation. |
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| Vomiting. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Abdominal swelling. |
Fluid in abdomen and other |
Consult doctor. |
| Swollen ankles. |
body parts caused by heart |
See Congestive Heart |
| Breathing difficulty, especially |
condition. |
Failure. |
| at night. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Abdominal swelling. |
Kidney disorder. |
Consult doctor. |
| Puffy ankles that hold a dent |
|
See Glomerulonephritis. |
| when pressed with finger. |
|
See Wilm's Tumor |
| Decreased urination |
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(children only). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Abdominal swelling. |
Liver disorder. |
Consult doctor. |
| Yellow skin and eyes. |
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See Cirrhosis of the |
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Liver. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Abdominal swelling. |
Effect of excess weight. |
See Obesity. |
| Overweight. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Abdominal swelling in woman of |
Pregnancy. |
Consult doctor to confirm |
| childbearing age. |
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pregnancy. |
| Tender, enlarged breasts. |
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| Morning nausea. |
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| No menstrual period for 2 months |
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| or longer. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen abdomen in an infant. |
Gluten intolerance. |
See Celiac Disease. |
| Weight loss or slow weight gain. |
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| Loose, pale, bad-smelling stools. |
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