Air swallowing (a nervous habit) Constipation Gastroesophageal reflux Irritable bowel syndrome Lactose intolerance and other food intolerances Overeating Small bowel bacterial overgrowth Weight gain
More serious causes of abdominal distension or bloating are:
Ascites which is fluid that accumulates in the belly. Tumors Celiac disease, which is a condition caused by an allergy to a component of food called gluten. Dumping syndrome, which is a syndrome causing gastrointestinal side effects due to a tumor. Ovarian cancer When the pancreas is not able to make enzymes needed for digestion (pancreatic insufficiency)
What causes abdominal distension?
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More serious causes of abdominal distension or bloating are:
Ascites which is fluid that accumulates in the belly. Tumors Celiac disease, which is a condition caused by an allergy to a component of food called gluten. Dumping syndrome, which is a syndrome causing gastrointestinal side effects due to a tumor. Ovarian cancer When the pancreas is not able to make enzymes needed for digestion (pancreatic insufficiency)