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Swollen Stomach - Possible UC Replase or something else? Opinions please!

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brooke22
brooke22

Hello everyone,

As a bit of a background, I have been in remission from Ulcerative Colitis since Feb 2016. Currently on 2 x 800mg mesalazine.

I have recently been experiencing a swollen stomach, particularly lower ab area. I do not feel tight/full/bloated but my stomach looks otherwise! Time of day does not make a difference, it will ocassionally lessen but never go fully flat (normal). I have been having more BMs although not loose, and a bit of cramping before a BM. I came off of the combined contraceptive pill last August and have only had two periods since (November and January). Highly doubt pregnancy as I am always careful!

I've looked online and it has made me worry a bit - GP appointment booked and UC review coming up but I wanted peoples opinions. Could it be a UC relapse or something else?

Any help would be appreicated!

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  • leonard89152
    leonard89152 brooke22

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    i am sorry about your problem but as i have found the internet is not always a safe for a medical problem but tell your g p were you got the info from and now your very worried i have had a stoma for over 50 years and make no mistake i have always found that the best place for info is the leaflet that comes with your meds my son has Ulcerative Colitis and get a swollen stomach sometimes before and during a fler up good luck

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