6 Times Belly Bloat Is a Sign of Something More Serious - WomenWorking

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Most of the time, bloating is uncomfortable but harmless. Chewing gum, menstruation, or an unbalanced diet might cause stomach swelling, and it’s usually only temporary (though there are some natural ways to banish belly bloat if you’re hoping for it to disappear faster). Other times, bloating may be one of the initial symptoms of a more serious health condition. Experts call some of these conditions “silent killers” because bloating, along with some of their other symptoms, seem so common that women don’t think much of it. If you feel bloating accompanied by other unusual symptoms, or if the bloating lasts longer than usual, it might indicate one of the following conditions. In many cases, the only way to determine what’s causing that belly bloat is to visit a doctor. Cancer There are several organs located in the abdominal area. When one of them develops cancer, a woman might experience abdominal swelling. These include ovarian, uterine, pancreatic, colon, and stomach cancers, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Liver disease Infections from the hepatitis B virus or the hepatitis C virus usually don’t show symptoms until the virus damages the liver enough to cause signs and symptoms, according to the […]