Seek care urgently if you have any of these
- Swelling that is getting steadily worse
- Bloating with unintended weight loss
- Early fullness — unable to finish normal meals
- Blood in stool
- Persistent bloating for more than 3 weeks
- Abdominal swelling with breathlessness
If any of the above applies, do not wait for an appointment — go to the nearest emergency department.
Not sure how serious it is?
Answer three quick questions. We will open WhatsApp with your answers written out, so you do not have to explain twice.
How long has it been swollen?
Does it change with meals?
Anything else?
Nothing is saved on this website. Your answers only go into the WhatsApp message you send.
What usually causes this
Diet and gas
The most common cause by far. Pattern usually follows meals.
Fibroids
Can enlarge the abdomen visibly. A pelvic scan identifies them quickly.
Ovarian cyst or mass
Persistent bloating with early fullness needs ovarian causes excluded.
Liver problems
Fluid accumulation causes progressive swelling and needs assessment.
Constipation
Simple, common, and easily treated once other causes are excluded.
What we would check
Abdominal UltrasoundAssesses liver, gallbladder, kidneys and free fluid Pelvic UltrasoundAssesses uterus and ovaries — essential in women Full Blood CountScreens for anaemia and inflammationOther symptoms people ask about
This page is general health information, not a diagnosis. It cannot replace being examined. All visits to Mascot Healthcare are by appointment — Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM, 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.