Abdominal Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate abdominal swelling or mass:

Leading symptoms

  • Increase in abdominal circumference (abdominal girth increase).
  • Independent space requirement in the area of the abdomen.

Warning signs (red flags)

  • Weight loss + abdominal swelling or a mass → think of: Neoplasm
  • A surgeon should be consulted for acute abdominal swelling/spatial mass.