Belly Shapes and Hidden Health Clues

An upper abdominal bulge, particularly in the area just below the ribs, might not always be fat. It could be indicative of issues with posture, a weakened diaphragm, or, more seriously, an enlargement of internal organs. Conditions like hepatomegaly (enlarged liver) or splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) can cause a noticeable protrusion in the upper abdomen. Less commonly, it could signal a mass or cyst in that region.