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BLOATING AND DISTENDED ABDOMEN

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Sparky11
Sparky11

DIAGNOSED WITH DD WHILE HAVING A HYSTERECTOMY 6 MONTHS AGO.  BEFORE HYSTERECTOMY SUFFERED WITH SEVERE BLOATING AND A DISTENDED ABDOMEN.  OBVIOUSLY FROM THE FEMALE ISSUES AND DD.  NOW 6 MONTHS LATER, A FLARE UP AND THE HUGE ABDOMEN (I LOOK 9 MONTHS PREGNANT) IS BACK.  IS THIS NORMAL WITH DD?  I SEE MY GASTRO DR ON THURSDAY.  AFRAID I HAVE STOMACH CANCER OR SOMETHING HORRIBLE LIKE THAT.  THE BLOATING IS UNBELIEVEABLE.  I AM A TINY PERSON.  NO FEVER OR BLEEDING, JUST THE PAIN AND TUMMY IS VERY SORE TO THE TOUCH.  RIGHT ABOVE MY BELLY BUTTON.  THE CONSTIPATION IS A CONSTANT BATTLE.  ANY IDEAS? 0:-(

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  • edward_43886
    edward_43886 Sparky11

    Posted

    Try to get in to doc asap. They might tell you to hospital. CALL YOUR DOC RIGHT AWAY
  • j_09263
    j_09263 Sparky11

    Posted

    Bloating is normal for me. I too look pregnant. I read all the white stuff we eat turns to gas and if you are not passing stool you will get more gas. It is worrisome that you are constipated as that is not good. I get DD with no fever but still end up on antibiotics. So a trip the doctor or the hospital should be happening don't wait until Thursday but still definately go to gastro.

    Are you on liquids? That would be the first thing. Your doc or hospital can tell you what to take for constipation. I am in Canada and I have been told Miralax but I didn't need it but I do take Benefiber as a stool softener.

    I hope you are able to get some professional help with how to deal with this round of constipation. The gas will go on its own eventually.

  • madeline27614
    madeline27614 Sparky11

    Posted

    I am so sorry you still are having discomfort.  I get the bloating when I have a fare up of. DD.

    Your doctor is the best one to help you out.  Prayers for answers.  

    • madeline27614
      madeline27614

      Posted

      I agree with Edward. I personally would not wait until Thursday.🤗🤗

  • cara19126
    cara19126 Sparky11

    Posted

    I have the same problem, I just cant seem to get rid of mine its constant, wake up with flattish tum, and grows throughout the day and under my ribs, I have started taking buscopan which has helped, I use laxido, and drink lots more water, im hoping this will start to help me. I think its just trial and era and finding something that helps you. It certainly gets you down. Good luck hope you find something that helps you
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