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What Causes Extreme Bloating In The Diaphragm Area And Abdomen?

I am a Parkinson s patient. I m having extremely tight bloating in my diaphram area of the chest and stomach I m warmier and clamier than usual, but it is a very warm night. I have had slight swelling in my right leg for a few weeks now, but I also have vericous veins. I take 16 tablets of carbodopa/levadopa 25/100 daily. Should I BE CONCERNED?
Thu, 10 Aug 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
The extreme bloating in diaphragm & abdomen you are suffering from could be due to-
-Digestive deficiency/ indigestion with gas & flatulence/ Due to constipation ( which is one of the side effects of Carbidopa & levodopa you are taking.
- Hitaus hernia / H pylori infection are other possible causes,
- Various bowel infections- Bacterial or amoebic / infestations- worms / food allergies ( gluten or lactose intolerance)/ Irritable bowel syndrome are various causes.
* As you don't mention about any of these symptoms, I feel the side effect of the medicines you take daily .. causing constipation/ loose motions & digestive problem follows to cause bloating is the cause in your case
Consultation of treating doctor to adjust the dosage/ change the medication is the way out.
Similarly self care in form of dietary adjustments ( lot of fibers & water in case of constipation) & lot of water with light nutrients ( to avoid dehydration ) & pill like Lomotil in consultation with your treating doctor would help.
* Similarly a consultation of a Gastroenterologist for assessing digestive health/ exclude/ find over mentioned causes of bloating followed by specific treatment is advisable.

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What Causes Extreme Bloating In The Diaphragm Area And Abdomen?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. The extreme bloating in diaphragm & abdomen you are suffering from could be due to- -Digestive deficiency/ indigestion with gas & flatulence/ Due to constipation ( which is one of the side effects of Carbidopa & levodopa you are taking. - Hitaus hernia / H pylori infection are other possible causes, - Various bowel infections- Bacterial or amoebic / infestations- worms / food allergies ( gluten or lactose intolerance)/ Irritable bowel syndrome are various causes. * As you don t mention about any of these symptoms, I feel the side effect of the medicines you take daily .. causing constipation/ loose motions & digestive problem follows to cause bloating is the cause in your case Consultation of treating doctor to adjust the dosage/ change the medication is the way out. Similarly self care in form of dietary adjustments ( lot of fibers & water in case of constipation) & lot of water with light nutrients ( to avoid dehydration ) & pill like Lomotil in consultation with your treating doctor would help. * Similarly a consultation of a Gastroenterologist for assessing digestive health/ exclude/ find over mentioned causes of bloating followed by specific treatment is advisable. Thanks