**See a doctor if your abdomen stays swollen or swelling keeps returning, and seek immediate care for sudden severe pain.**
You may notice temporary swelling after a large meal or with gas or constipation. Get medical care today if swelling comes with abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, or an inability to pass stool or gas. Call 911 if you have severe trouble breathing or vomit blood. For mild bloating without these symptoms, try smaller meals, slower eating, and fewer carbonated drinks.
The signs to act on
Common questions
When should you see a doctor for Abdomen - swollen?
See a doctor if your abdomen stays swollen, swelling keeps returning, or you lose weight without trying. Report blood in your stool promptly. Get medical care today if swelling comes with abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, or an inability to pass stool or gas. Go to the emergency department for sudden severe belly pain, and call 911 for severe trouble breathing or vomiting blood. For mild bloating without warning signs, eat smaller meals, eat slowly, and avoid carbonated drinks. A clinician can examine your abdomen and decide whether you need tests.