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This is caused by too much feces in the lower colon and can lead to other symptoms like tightness, abdominal pain, bloating and gas.Viruses that cause gastritis can lead to inflammation of the lining of the abdomen. It might extend from when they ovulate to the start of their periods. Pregnant women complain of heavy feeling in the lower abdomen … My doctor suggested using a probiotic to help balance things out. Bowel obstruction can occur due to the following causes:Ascites is characterized by accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. It kind of felt like constipation, but my bowels were moving fine. It did give me a lot of energy, but all the fruits caused me major bloating during the detox phase. I also had bad cramping in my stomach. It is caused by infection by bacteria (Bloating or lower abdomen heaviness is a commonly occurring symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Here are some of the possible causes:This is a build-up of fluid in the cavity just outside the abdominal wall. Drink first thing in the morning to help relieve any gas and bloating.Take raw fennel and chew after each meal. Inflammation and swelling in the lower abdomen are other symptoms.You can treat the symptoms by applying cold pack for 20 minutes several times in a day. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to treat the infection and you will be advised to drink plenty of fluids. Then I added gluten back in and the bloating and heaviness came back. In IBS the colon becomes oversensitive and even a mild stimulation can cause the colon to over react, leading to muscle spasms in the colon.There are certain factors that can trigger symptoms of IBS:In most people the symptoms of IBS are mild and can be managed by changing lifestyle and dietary habits and reducing stress levels. Constipation can occur as a side effect of consuming certain medications or due to certain health conditions and food habits.It can be managed by drinking lots of water, eating fibrous fruits and vegetables and using laxatives (do not use laxatives for more than 2 weeks). Missed periods due to hormonal imbalance can also lead to heaviness in the lower abdomen. Urinary tract infection causes heaviness and tenderness in the lower abdomen. I have been vegan for a year and don't eat eggs, dairy or any meat. Other symptoms include: urinary frequency, dribbling, and sexual dysfunction.An infection in the bladder, kidneys, or urethra can make your lower abdomen feel heavy. Some women experience PMS (premenstrual syndrome) all month long with other symptoms, such as tight feelings in the lower abdomen, mood swings, and heavy cramping.Early pregnancy can cause a heavy feeling in lower abdomen that can even be present before the pregnancy test is positive. It might extend from when they ovulate to the start of their periods.