What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating During Menopause?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
1. Having bloating and feeling full like having water retention are related to hormonal changes during menopause. At your age (47 years old) with a personal history of irregular periods, hormonal imbalance can also cause bloating and feeling water retention.
That is temporary until menopause is over and hormones levels will be stabilized.
2. You are taking Synthroid for thyroid problems (hypothyroidism). Thyroid problems will cause oscillations in blood sugar levels too as in your case, causing fluctuations at the upper range.
Hormonal changes at your age can also affect blood sugar levels negatively too.
3. The gum abscess should be immediately treated with antibiotics. I think it won't as long as to 10/8/2016. So, I'd advise to schedule and immediate appointment with dentist to check it out as soon as possible.
Feeling feverish is due to the presence of gum infection (abscess) and should be treated with antibiotics orally and local drainage of the pus.
4. For the bloating, what you eat matters. Limit sugar and salt intake. Eat more calcium/iron rich foods together with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Avoid eating too fast or using straw while having your drinks.
Take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora that will subsequently reduce bloating.
5. Certain natural supplements for menopause containing evening primrose oil, ginseng and st. John's wort, and passiflora to improve mood and sleep.
Hope it answered to your queries!
Let me know if you have further questions!
Dr.Albana