There is no question that the moon, or rather its gravity, is the major cause of oceans tides on Earth. The sunâs gravity raises tides, too, by the way, but its effect is smaller. Some folks use the indisputable fact of the moonâs effect on the tides to argue that the moon raises tides in the human body.
Some of the less common causes of Protruding abdomen may include: 1  Constipation. 2  Chronic constipation. 3  Poor muscle tone.  Poor muscle tone after 1  childbirth. Lactose intolerance.  Food 1  allergies. Food intolerances. 2  Pregnancy. 3  Hernia. Malabsorption.  Irritable bowel 1  syndrome. Colonic bacterial fermentation. 2  Gastroparesis. Diabetic gastroparesis.
Consumption of high-fiber foods can lead to intestinal gas and bloating. Less commonly, ovarian cysts or other types of tumors can cause the appearance of a distended abdomen. The accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, known as ascites, can cause the appearance of distension. Ascites has a number of causes, including cirrhosis of the liver. A distended stomach (abdomen) can be associated with other symptoms, including belching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or abdominal pain.