Bloated Stomach
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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Pressure in abdominal area due to bloating
Upper stomach feels full (bloated)
Stomach has a lot of gas
Rapid increase in waist girth
Waist size increasing quickly
Feeling bloated after meals
Stomach feels swollen
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Abdominal bloating is a condition where the belly feels full and tight, often due to gas.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Abdominal pain
Edema
Recent weight loss
Vomiting of blood
Fever
Melena (black stools)
Jaundice
Sensation of incomplete voiding
Possible causes
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori, is a bacteria that is commonly found in the stomach of approximately half the world's population.The vast majority of people have no symptoms. However, H. pylori is capable of causing a number of digestive problems, including ulcers and, rarely, stomach cancer. H. pylori bacteria may spread through direct contact with saliva, vomit, feces or contaminated food or water.
- Aerophagia
Excessive and repetitive swallowing of air, resulting in symptoms of burping and flatulence. It can be caused by psychological reasons or habits, or use of machines that assist in breathing (CPAP machines).
- Cirrhosis of the liver
A condition where normal liver is permanently damaged and replaced with scar issue. There are many different causes including infections, alcohol abuse and diabetes.
- Constipation
- Functional dyspepsia
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Uterine fibroids
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Related serious diseases
- Tuberculosis (TB) (including scrofuloderma)
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection, most commonly in the lungs. Other sites of infection include the lymph nodes, intestines, and skin.
- Acute gastric volvulus
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?
Has your abdominal circumference (waist size) increased rapidly?
Do you feel uncomfortably bloated after meals?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have hard stools or constipation recently?
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Reviewed By:
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan