There is no question that the moon, or rather its gravity, is the major cause of oceans tides on Earth. The sunâs gravity raises tides, too, by the way, but its effect is smaller. Some folks use the indisputable fact of the moonâs effect on the tides to argue that the moon raises tides in the human body.
Some of the less common causes of Protruding abdomen may include: 1  Constipation. 2  Chronic constipation. 3  Poor muscle tone.  Poor muscle tone after 1  childbirth. Lactose intolerance.  Food 1  allergies. Food intolerances. 2  Pregnancy. 3  Hernia. Malabsorption.  Irritable bowel 1  syndrome. Colonic bacterial fermentation. 2  Gastroparesis. Diabetic gastroparesis.
Bloating and Upset Stomach. Gas has buoyancy and gas pockets can become trapped in the upper and lower intestines. The gas acts like a cork, impeding or halting the flow of gastric juices and causing pressure to be built up. This pressure causes painful bloating and swelling of the abdomen. When gas pockets form in the stomach, this can cause the stomach to distend, causing discomfort or pain.