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Swollen belly: abdominal distension may be primary or secondary to an underlying pathology of the abdomen or any other system. See detailed information below for a list of 111 causes of Swollen belly, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Swollen belly as a symptom.
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medications causing Swollen belly
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The list below shows some of the causes of Swollen belly mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Swollen belly. Of the 111 causes of Swollen belly that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Swollen belly' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Swollen belly or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Swollen belly based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Medical Conditions associated with Swollen belly:
Swelling symptoms (3730 causes), Abdominal symptoms (5930 causes), Digestive symptoms (5299 causes)
Symptoms related to Swollen belly:
Ascites (176 causes), Cirrhosis, Congestive heart failure (140 causes), Gastric cancer, Anasarca, Volvulus, Acute intestinal obstruction, Carcinoma colon, Peritoneal adhesions, Functional GIT disorders, Irritable bowel syndrome (26 causes)
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