Yes. Abdominal compartment syndrome almost always develops after a severe injury, surgery, or during a critical illness. It can also follow
- Trauma, especially when it results in shock
- Abdominal surgery, particularly a liver transplant
- Burns
- Sepsis (an infection that causes inflammation throughout your body)
- Severe ascites or abdominal bleeding
- Pelvic fracture
- Vigorous eccentric abdominal exercises (i.e. situps on a back extension machine in weight rooms)