Swelling and upper abdomen protruding - what could this be? (Photo)

November 29, 2016
Asked By:NCMommyof3 in North Carolina, NC

When I wake up my belly is flat but as the day goes on I swell; which I expected. What I didn't expect was much of it would be in upper ab area where muscle repair was done. 1 part in particular about 3 in. above belly button/ left of my upper ab muscle is sore. I began feeling it 2 weeks ago after a sneezing fit. In picture with shirt on- after a day of shopping; my stomach swelled up in this area so badly that it looked odd. Also, Is this cellulite or swelling in other pictures?

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December 1, 2016

Answer: Fullness upper abdomen

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