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Abdominal Fullness or Bloating

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Overview

Abdominal fullness or bloating occurs when excess gas builds up in the digestive tract.

Common causes of gas and abdominal fullness or bloating include:

Occasionally, excess gas and bloating may be caused by a more serious medical problem, such as a bowel obstruction, liver problems, gallbladder disease, or cancer.

Treatment depends on what is causing the problem. Call your doctor for a checkup if you have abdominal fullness or bloating that has not gotten better or gone away with home treatment.


Credits for Abdominal Fullness or Bloating

Current as of: October 19, 2023

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