The causes of a bloated stomach and swollen legs can include poor diet, being inactive, certain medications or other underlying health conditions.
The bloating of the stomach can be caused by drinking carbonated beverages including soda, eating gassy foods, eating too much or having digestive issues.
Swollen legs which are also called edema can be caused by fluid retention as a result of factors such as prolonged sitting or prolonged standing or consuming too much sodium and even certain medications.
Excessive consumption of sodium such as in processed foods can cause water retention and swollen legs.
Sitting or standing for long periods of time can cause fluid to pool in your legs and lead to swollen legs.
And certain medications such as blood pressure medications and even certain steroids can cause fluid retention and edema or swollen legs.
Changes in hormones and increased blood volume during pregnancy can lead to leg swelling and fluid retention.
And other health issues such as heart failure, kidney disease and even liver disease can cause fluid buildup and swollen legs also known as edema.
Digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can cause gas and stomach bloating.
Stress can also affect your digestion and lead to bloating of the stomach.
Endometriosis is another condition which can cause fluid retention and bloating of the stomach and swollen legs and is also called endo belly.
You should have the bloated stomach and the swollen legs checked out, especially if it does not go away within a few days or gets worse.