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What Causes Bloated Feeling In Abdomen With Pain And Pressure?
Hi. I woke up this morning with a bloated gassy feeling in my low abdomen that seems to push up to my lower rib and back. I thought it was gas and feel like i need to pass a big amount of gas, but nothing is moving. It has gotten worse and is uncomfortable to stand and move, and i am starting to get nausea when i move too much and start to feel slightly faint. The pressure is getting worse. Yesterday I had diarrhea but otherwise had no cramping and felt fine.
Sat, 12 Jan 2019
Hi,
Bloating of abdomen to the extent that it is causing pain and discomfort needs to be investigated as you are unable to pass out the gas.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Consult your Doctor, preferably a General Surgeon for clinical evaluation, examination and advise you X-ray of abdomen in standing position.
This will confirm whether the bloating is due to trapped gases or something else like ascites.
You may further need an Ultrasonography or CT scan of abdomen and tests of stool, blood and urine.
If there is any obstruction of intestines you need to get admitted for conservative management by drip and drain method.
If this does not help you may need surgery too.
Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General & ENT Surgeon
Bloating of abdomen to the extent that it is causing pain and discomfort needs to be investigated as you are unable to pass out the gas.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Consult your Doctor, preferably a General Surgeon for clinical evaluation, examination and advise you X-ray of abdomen in standing position.
This will confirm whether the bloating is due to trapped gases or something else like ascites.
You may further need an Ultrasonography or CT scan of abdomen and tests of stool, blood and urine.
If there is any obstruction of intestines you need to get admitted for conservative management by drip and drain method.
If this does not help you may need surgery too.
Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General & ENT Surgeon
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