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Swollen abdomen

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Swollen abdomen can be due to an increased amount of fluid or pressure in the area, excess stool, or a mass inside the abdomen.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Abdomen, Upper abdomen

Is Symptom of

Pancreatitis
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Is a Side Effect of

Reclast
Ascorbic acid
Clomid
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Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Swollen abdomen
Vasopressin

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