A distended stomach, also referred to as a swollen abdomen, can be common in older adults. It has several possible causes, such as: Keep reading to learn how to prevent a distended stomach and when to ...

Bloating and ascites can both cause swelling and discomfort in your abdomen. Bloating is more common and usually goes away within hours to days. Ascites is more likely to be a sign of a serious ...

Everyone experiences a stomachache every so often, whether that’s because you ate something that didn’t agree with you or maybe you’re constipated. These aches and pains tend to go away on their own ...

Everyone experiences a stomachache every so often, whether that’s because you ate something that didn’t agree with you or maybe you’re constipated. These aches and pains tend to go away on their own ...

Abdominal pain in children is common and can have many causes. Usually, abdominal pain goes away without treatment. In some cases, the pain has an underlying cause and will need specialized treatment.