Please help me!!! Sudden stomach swelling overnight! Doctors don't know!!!

[gruwell]

I was reading before I went to bed last night and I noticed that my stomach was very bloated.  I kept checking on it only to find that it got bigger and bigger.  This morning when I woke up it was even worse.  I seriously look like I am 7 months pregnant (I AM NOT 100%) and have some very uncomfortable pain.  Also when pressed the upper area is very tender and hurts very much when touched.  I went to the Doctor because I was very worried and he was also concerned because he had never seen that happen overnight before.  He ordered a bunch of blood and urine tests to check and see if there is anything out of the ordinary.  I don't have gas, and I am experiencing a hint of nausea, some intense cramping but not for that long or that often, and I have been able to have a good bowel movement this evening and my stomach is as big as ever.  I didn't eat anything or ingest anything out of the ordinary yesterday or the day before.  The longer I have this affliction the more painful (AND BIGGER!!!) it gets.  PLEASE HELP!!
Thank u

[Jesse97]

This is an old post so I imagine the problem is long resolved...writing this in case someone else reads it and panics about ascites and liver disease possibilities.

Simply this: ascites does NOT develop anywhere near that rapidly and rarely without other symptoms/signs of illness, many of which would show up on a blood test, even a basic chemistry (100% likely included in the tests the doctor ran).

Ascites is usually caused by impaired circulation to/from the liver, which is in turn caused by liver disease that physically alters the organ (cirrhosis, cancer, etc.) or an obstructing growth such as cancer of the abdoinal organs.

So if you have a SUDDEN bloat like that, put ascites way down on your list of worries and rest assured anything but the mildest degree would almost certainly be discovered on the first exam, no matter what the underlying cause.

[Kalio1]

I think you need to see someone else right away. Have you had your liver checked out? What you describe sounds like a condition called "ascites" which is fluid buildup in your abdomen and it can be very dangerous. Did they check your liver out when the doctor saw you?

You say it's painful too which is worrisome, you don't want to develop a bacterial infection which can happen.

I am certainly not a doctor but when I read your description ascites came to mind. Liver related disorders can be hard to diagnose and you could simply have gas or something, but I think you should be seen by a doctor again and have a more in depth exam and liver related bloodwork done.

[RockRose]

Gruwell,  get a different doctor.  This is bizarre,  going from a normal physique to looking 7 months pregnant in one night.

If what you're saying is accurate,  it's unacceptable that your doc can't diagnose this.  Really,  this is very very odd.  

Go to an AM/PM clinic doc in  a box type place,  and they will be able to help you.

[txtony]

have you taken an abdominal xray, you may not realize you have gas, but you might. hows your liver?you say your bms are fine. when you tap your abd does it sound like a drum, or more of a solid. 1st off are you male, or female? you dont give enough info about youself