There may be several reasons for an increasingly large belly:
1. Non disease factors:
Lifestyle: Long term unhealthy eating habits, such as overeating, consuming high calorie foods, and lack of exercise, lead to fat accumulation in the abdomen.
Pregnancy: If a woman of childbearing age becomes pregnant, her belly will gradually enlarge as the fetus grows and develops.
Age factor: As age increases, muscle and other tissues age, their function weakens, and visceral organs in the abdominal cavity lose support, which may make the belly appear larger.
Drug factors: Long term use of certain hormone drugs may lead to weight gain and belly enlargement.
2. Disease factors:
Constipation: Prolonged accumulation of feces in the intestines without excretion, leading to an enlarged belly.
Obesity: Genetic, psychological factors, endocrine disorders, etc. lead to excessive or abnormal distribution of adipose tissue in the body.
Gastroenteritis: Inflammation continuously stimulates the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to decreased digestive function and bloating.
Abdominal gas accumulation: indigestion, intestinal dysfunction, etc. can cause food to ferment and produce excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
Abdominal fluid accumulation: Diseases such as cirrhosis, peritonitis, and malignant tumors may cause ascites, leading to significant abdominal distension.
Intestinal obstruction: The inability of intestinal contents to pass through normally leads to the accumulation of gas and feces in the intestines, and the enlargement of the stomach.
Abdominal tumors: Whether benign or malignant, as the tumor volume increases, the abdomen gradually swells.
3. Other factors:
Sedentary sitting: Sitting for a long time without exercising can easily lead to fat accumulation in the abdomen.
Dietary habits: Frequent consumption of high calorie foods and lack of dietary fiber intake can easily lead to weight gain and belly enlargement.