My mother has long-standing rheumatoid arthritis and is on regular medications, including Folitrax injections, vitamin and mineral supplements, Domstal, Pregabalin, and painkillers. For the past 2 months, her abdomen has appeared enlarged and feels tight and full, but she has no pain, and her bowel movements are normal. What could be the reason for this increase in abdominal size, and should we be concerned about it?
An enlarged, tight abdomen without pain may be due to fluid accumulation, gas, weight gain, or, less commonly, liver or other abdominal organ issues, which can sometimes be related to long-term medications. It is advisable to have your mother examined by a doctor, who may recommend blood tests and an abdominal scan to identify the exact cause and guide treatment.
