What can cause the lower abdomen to suddenly bloat and swell?
Swelling in the lower abdomen can be a sign of many things, but if you are feeling bloated too, it could potentially be irritable bowel syndrome, however this condition often comes with other symptoms as well such as a ‘knotting’ feeling in the tummy and/or constipation and diarreah. Maybe a slight change in diet might ease the symptoms a little. Another possibiliy is ovarian cysts. This can make the lower abdomen look very swollen (almost as if you are pregnant) and again, you get pain and discomfort. I would get it checked out by the doctor asap just to rule out anything nasty. If it is an ovarian cyst, the sooner you get it checked out, the better. Good luck – hope it all subsides soon.
