What Causes Abdominal Bloating After Eating?
Abdominal bloating is an uncomfortable condition with many possible causes. Abdominal swelling can be a one-time experience or part of a chronic health problem, depending on the cause. According to MedlinePlus, an online service of the National Institutes of Health, causes of a swollen abdomen include overeating, pregnancy, weight gain and fluid in the abdomen. When the abdominal bloating always occurs directly after eating, however, other causes are more probable.