What causes a stomach to swell?

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

The stomach can swell as the result of eating too much food, especially breads, which cause fluids to saturate the digestive pulp and exand inside the stomach. This, in turn, causes the entire organ to bloat and become gassy. Stomach cancer and ulcers can also be responsible for this condition.

Answer by  ginny68 (118)

Abdominal swelling can result from a myriad of causes including overindulgence, food allergies or intolerances and even hormone fluctuations in females. If you are having pain, or if the swelling is persistent, you should see your physician.

Answer by  sonicfoundation (2597)

There are a few things that could cause a stomach to swell. Water retention is a cause of it in the short term. Long terms swelling may be caused by tumor growth. If you are a woman, it is entirely possible that you could be pregnant and this is causing the swelling.