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Symptoms could include:
- Weight Gain
- Abdominal Swelling
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Abdominal Discomfort
- Swollen Ankle
- Abdominal Bloating
- Shortness of Breath
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Small amounts of fluid in the abdomen do not usually produce symptoms. Massive accumulations may cause: rapid weight gain abdominal discomfort and distention shortness of breath swollen ankles
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Unintentional weight gain is an increase in body weight that occurs when a person takes in more calories than the body needs or uses.
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The term overweight is used to describe an excess amount of total body weight including all tissues (fat, bone, muscle, etc.) and water. Obesity , in contrast, is an excess amount of body fat. An adult woman or man who has a body-fat percentage ex...
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A swollen abdomen is when your belly area is bigger than usual. See also: Abdominal girth
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Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly among older people. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
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Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen (belly) feels full and tight.
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Breathing difficulty involves a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. See also: Difficulty breathing - first aid
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Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patient's level of physical activity. It is a symptom of a variety of different diseases or disorders and may be either acute or chronic.
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