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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Abdominal pain, discomfort and bloating
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Abdominal pain, discomfort and bloating
by sonja25, Jan 19, 2004 12:00AM
I posted a question about the same problem before, and I am hoping since the symptoms changed maybe I can get another answer.
I am 25 y/o white female,5'8,128lbs. I am in good health, i usualy exercise but havent since my stomach problem started. I dont smoke and dont drink.
About 5 months ago I expirienced a bloating in my right lower abdominal. It felt like somebody blew a ballon inside, and it eventualy subsided. it didnt hurt, it just felt weird, pushing hard through my skin...Since then I went to a hernia specialist, my gyno, my gp, chiropractor, another gyno, and another general doctor. I had ct done, ultra sound, blood tests, and everything came back perfect. Aslo since that night I have been having these balloons every single night. (It mostly only happens at night, very very rarely in the day.)
My bowel movements have changed, I think I became a little constipated, but I drink a special tea every night to help that.
in the beggining there was only this bloating on right side, and it looked like a long oval tube, and it is hard on the pressure.(it always goes away very quickly).
I also used to sleep on my stomach, but the pressure and pain was preety bad, so now I have to sleep on my side, that way I dont feel anything.
Now about 1-2 months I started having pain, pinching a lot, and sometimes I get such a sharp pain i have to stop walking, and stop and relax. Also, now it seems like this weird ballon have moved to an area around my belly button,( if I turn on my left side, and then lie back on my back)- from the center of the belly button twoards the left side,and it is also very hard, and ONLY noticable when I lie down. Working out made the pain worse, and I tried swimming, and when I first got out of the pool I could hardly walk, the pain was so intense. I have no fever, but I have been very nauseous lately, specialy after I eat. I changed my diet from total vegeterian to eating chicken and turkey, but this all started when I was still a vegeterian. I am trying to find an answer to this all over internet, but I cant find anything similar to my symptoms. I dont know what is wrong with me, I just need to know if this is a condition, a disease or what, and if there is a cure for it.
Could this be IBS? All the doctors I saw said it is probably only gas, nothing serious, but if it's nothing, why is it bothering me so much every day?
Also, the pain is sometimes right under my right rib, and it used to go in my lower right back. The doctor that did and ultra sound checked everything in my abdomen, it was all perfect.
I thank you so much for your help!
I am 25 y/o white female,5'8,128lbs. I am in good health, i usualy exercise but havent since my stomach problem started. I dont smoke and dont drink.
About 5 months ago I expirienced a bloating in my right lower abdominal. It felt like somebody blew a ballon inside, and it eventualy subsided. it didnt hurt, it just felt weird, pushing hard through my skin...Since then I went to a hernia specialist, my gyno, my gp, chiropractor, another gyno, and another general doctor. I had ct done, ultra sound, blood tests, and everything came back perfect. Aslo since that night I have been having these balloons every single night. (It mostly only happens at night, very very rarely in the day.)
My bowel movements have changed, I think I became a little constipated, but I drink a special tea every night to help that.
in the beggining there was only this bloating on right side, and it looked like a long oval tube, and it is hard on the pressure.(it always goes away very quickly).
I also used to sleep on my stomach, but the pressure and pain was preety bad, so now I have to sleep on my side, that way I dont feel anything.
Now about 1-2 months I started having pain, pinching a lot, and sometimes I get such a sharp pain i have to stop walking, and stop and relax. Also, now it seems like this weird ballon have moved to an area around my belly button,( if I turn on my left side, and then lie back on my back)- from the center of the belly button twoards the left side,and it is also very hard, and ONLY noticable when I lie down. Working out made the pain worse, and I tried swimming, and when I first got out of the pool I could hardly walk, the pain was so intense. I have no fever, but I have been very nauseous lately, specialy after I eat. I changed my diet from total vegeterian to eating chicken and turkey, but this all started when I was still a vegeterian. I am trying to find an answer to this all over internet, but I cant find anything similar to my symptoms. I dont know what is wrong with me, I just need to know if this is a condition, a disease or what, and if there is a cure for it.
Could this be IBS? All the doctors I saw said it is probably only gas, nothing serious, but if it's nothing, why is it bothering me so much every day?
Also, the pain is sometimes right under my right rib, and it used to go in my lower right back. The doctor that did and ultra sound checked everything in my abdomen, it was all perfect.
I thank you so much for your help!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 22, 2004 12:00AM
, Jan 22, 2004 12:00AM
IBS is certainly a possibility, considering that all the other tests have been negative. IBS can make the bowels more sensitive to gas, thus amplifying the feeling of bloating.
The test I would consider before settling on this diagnosis would be a colonoscopy. This would make sure an anatomical abnormality or inflammation isn't the cause.
One of the comments below suggested the possibility of ovarian cancer. This can be considered, however the blood test is not the best way to screen for this disease. If suspected, you may want to ask for a transvaginal ultrasound to evaluate for ovarian cancer.
If IBS is the diagnosis, you may want to consider a referral to a GI specialist to optimize treatment.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
The test I would consider before settling on this diagnosis would be a colonoscopy. This would make sure an anatomical abnormality or inflammation isn't the cause.
One of the comments below suggested the possibility of ovarian cancer. This can be considered, however the blood test is not the best way to screen for this disease. If suspected, you may want to ask for a transvaginal ultrasound to evaluate for ovarian cancer.
If IBS is the diagnosis, you may want to consider a referral to a GI specialist to optimize treatment.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
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