Upper Abdominal Bloating Causes And What To Do About It

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      Harvard Health Publishing: "Slow down—and try mindful eating"
    
      Northwestern Medicine: "Quick Dose: Is Eating Too Fast Unhealthy?"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: "Heartburn"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Gastroparesis"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: "Bloated Stomach"
    
      American College of Gastroenterology: "Belching, Bloating, and Flatulence"

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.

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Image Credit: Anupong Thongchan / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages

• Causes
• Treatment
• When to See a Doctor

If your swollen upper abdomen is accompanied by a fever, severe pain, vomiting or bleeding, see a doctor right away.

      Harvard Health Publishing: "Slow down—and try mindful eating"
    
      Northwestern Medicine: "Quick Dose: Is Eating Too Fast Unhealthy?"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: "Heartburn"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Gastroparesis"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: "Bloated Stomach"
    
      American College of Gastroenterology: "Belching, Bloating, and Flatulence"