Girl's lower abdomen is bloated
May 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
A girl's bloated lower abdomen may be caused by physiological factors, intestinal gas accumulation, ascites, pelvic inflammatory disease, or ovarian cysts. If she is pregnant, as the fetus gradually grows and develops within the uterine cavity, increasing in size, it is normal for the lower abdomen to appear swollen. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. In such cases, regular monitoring of individual conditions and routine prenatal checkups are necessary.
A girl's bloated lower abdomen may be caused by physiological factors, intestinal gas accumulation, ascites, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, etc. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Physiological factors
If a woman is pregnant, as the fetus gradually grows and develops within the uterine cavity, increasing in size, her lower abdomen will appear swollen. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. In such cases, regular monitoring of individual health status and routine prenatal checkups are necessary.
2. Intestinal gas accumulation
If gastrointestinal function is disturbed or excessive gas-producing foods are consumed, excessive intestinal gas can accumulate, leading to abdominal bloating, primarily in the upper abdomen and around the navel. Patients may take medications such as mosapride citrate capsules, domperidone capsules, or compound digestive enzyme capsules as directed by a physician.
3. Ascites (abdominal fluid accumulation)
If the peritoneum is inflamed or there is impaired venous return, tissue fluid may leak out and lead to the formation of ascites. Due to gravity, the fluid tends to accumulate in the lower abdomen, causing the described swelling. Patients may take furosemide tablets, spironolactone capsules, or hydrochlorothiazide tablets as prescribed by a doctor.
4. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Low immunity or bacterial infection may trigger pelvic inflammatory disease, causing organs and tissues in the pelvic region to become inflamed and produce the aforementioned symptoms. Treatment may include medications such as metronidazole tablets or acetaminophen tablets under medical guidance.
5. Ovarian cysts
Hormonal imbalances, pathogen infections, dietary factors, and others may lead to the development of cyst-like structures within the ovaries. As substances within the cyst increase under these influences, the symptom appears. Treatment typically requires visiting a qualified medical institution for surgical removal of the ovarian cyst.
In addition, this condition could also be caused by constipation, adnexitis, cervicitis, uterine fibroids, etc. It is recommended that patients avoid engaging in overly strenuous physical activities during treatment.
