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What Can Cause Abdominal Swelling?
I had a rectal resection and temporary ileostomy last December. On June 20th my ileostomy was reversed. My abdomen, which has always been totally flat is now distended like a pregnant woman's. I am a 65 year old slim male who does weight training and cardio at least 5 days per week. What might be causing this abdominal swelling? Thanks.
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
HI.
With the history you have provided , the commonest reason is intestinal obstruction. Get the following investigations done.
X-ray of the abdomen in standing position to confirm intestinal obstruction . Exloratory laparotomy by open route or by laparoscopy can give you the diagnosis as well as treatment by releasing the adhesions
With the history you have provided , the commonest reason is intestinal obstruction. Get the following investigations done.
X-ray of the abdomen in standing position to confirm intestinal obstruction . Exloratory laparotomy by open route or by laparoscopy can give you the diagnosis as well as treatment by releasing the adhesions
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