What causes upper abdominal obesity?

Upper abdominal obesity is often caused by overeating. Wait for one or two days to see if it resolves; if not, it may indicate an underlying disease, and medical evaluation at a hospital is necessary. Abdominal obesity can be caused by conditions such as significant fatty liver disease. Since visceral fat is deeply hidden, even some slim individuals may have excessive visceral fat. This type of fat often goes unnoticed but can also lead to abdominal obesity.