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Does Morphine Cause Abdominal Swelling?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016
Question: Could Morphine cause my stomach to swell? I take 1-2 15mg time release morphine pills per days. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
May cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Morphine rarely causes abdominal bloating due to delayed gastric emptying.
So the swelling you have mentioned could be due to abdominal bloating which increases after taking food and may reduce a little later.

Only with physical examination I can tell for sure whether the swelling is due to bloating, fluid accumulation or fat.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Does Morphine Cause Abdominal Swelling?

Brief Answer: May cause Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Morphine rarely causes abdominal bloating due to delayed gastric emptying. So the swelling you have mentioned could be due to abdominal bloating which increases after taking food and may reduce a little later. Only with physical examination I can tell for sure whether the swelling is due to bloating, fluid accumulation or fat. I hope that answers your query. Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards, Dr.R.K.