Early pregnancy tests work by binding the hCG hormone, from either blood or urine, to an antibody and an indicator. The antibody will only bind to hCG; other hormones will not give a positive test result. The usual indicator is a pigment molecule, present in a line across a home pregnancy urine test.
Gas and bloating is a sign that food is not being digested correctly by the body. An inadequate intake of water will cause excessive stomach bloating. Water benefits the body by aiding with digestion because it supports a majority of the body's daily functions.
The most common causes of generalized abdominal bloating or a swollen stomach is due to the five Fâs â flatus (gas), fat, fluid, feces (constipation), fetus (pregnancy). Many diseases of any of the abdominal organs and structures can result in bloating that is evident as an increase in the abdominal diameter.