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What Causes A Feeling Of Air Trapped In The Body Cavities?
Question: I feel like there is air trapped in my body cavities moving up and down. I was asked by my Doctor to do a colonoscopy. Would that be save? Considering that they must pump air in the colon.
Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy will visualise the Colon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Air will enter the Gastrointestinal tract during eating and drinking. It comes out through Anus as Flatus. This is normal phenomenon. Air enters into the abdominal cavity when bowel gets injured by trauma or a hole due to perforation. If this happens,there will be severe pain in the abdomen, distension, vomiting, Constipation etc. It is an emergency.
Fluid can get collected inside the abdomen and it will be confirmed by Ultrasound abdomen.
In some, gaseous distension of the abdomen can be due to large bowel.Colonoscopy visualises the colon.There is no air injection or withdrawl in that procedure.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Colonoscopy will visualise the Colon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Air will enter the Gastrointestinal tract during eating and drinking. It comes out through Anus as Flatus. This is normal phenomenon. Air enters into the abdominal cavity when bowel gets injured by trauma or a hole due to perforation. If this happens,there will be severe pain in the abdomen, distension, vomiting, Constipation etc. It is an emergency.
Fluid can get collected inside the abdomen and it will be confirmed by Ultrasound abdomen.
In some, gaseous distension of the abdomen can be due to large bowel.Colonoscopy visualises the colon.There is no air injection or withdrawl in that procedure.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks for your answer, but the air seems to be in my back, chest, goes to my neck, head, and causes me to cough. Sputum is minimal and colourless with air bubbles.
Brief Answer:
You should get a Xray chest
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Air from the lungs can enter beneath the skin due to trauma and feel like crackling sensation.
It is called Subcutaneous emphysema. It resolves spontaneously.
Get an Xray chest for confirmation.
You should consult a Physician, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Wish you good health.
Regards
You should get a Xray chest
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Air from the lungs can enter beneath the skin due to trauma and feel like crackling sensation.
It is called Subcutaneous emphysema. It resolves spontaneously.
Get an Xray chest for confirmation.
You should consult a Physician, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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