Distended Abdomen, Syncope, and Labored Breathing

[calliopeismusing]

I have severe abdominal distention.  I have several disorders so stomach bloating has been an on and off experience.  However, starting in April, every time I urinated my stomach would bloat to the point that it couldn't grow any more- I look 8 months pregnant.  Starting 4 days ago it's constant, never going down.  I can't stand or sit without a lot of pain.  I also have rebound tenderness in my abdomen, though no hard mass. It's getting increasingly sore around my belly button, like it's being pushed out. My breathing is labored making me pant, my heart races, I have syncope, I've had a low-grade fever, extreme chills though not running a temperature, the rest of my body is also a bit inflamed, making it uncomfortable to be in one spot for long and having numbness.  My back is sore.  My skin has flushed a pinkish-red and itchy on & off for the last 6 months.  I have reoccuring bleeding when defacating, though not always; my gastroenterologist says that's from internal hemorrhoids.  Have had a colonoscopy, endoscopy, and barium x-ray in the last couple of months (checked because of the bleeding, diarrhea, constipation, and severe reoccuring pain on right side), and nothing but internal hemroids and some inflamation diagnosed.  My main concern right now is that I'm so bloated that I can't walk, sit, and I can only eat several bites of food at a time, though my appetite is normal.  Oh, I gained 9 pounds in 3 weeks and have now dropped 5 pounds in 2 days.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Bloating is any abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. As a symptom, the patient feels a full and tight abdomen, which may cause abdominal pain sometimes accompanied by borborygmus.

Common causes for abdominal bloating are:

    * Overeating (gastric distension)
    * Lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance and other food intolerances
    * Food allergy
    * Aerophagia (air swallowing, a nervous habit)
    * Irritable bowel syndrome
The symptom of bloating can be well managed through dietary changes that prevent the over-reaction of the gastrocolic reflex. Having soluble fiber foods and supplements, substituting dairy with soy or rice products, being careful with fresh fruits and vegetables that are high in insoluble fiber, and eating regular small amounts can all help to lessen the symptoms. Foods and beverages to be avoided or minimized include red meat, oily, fatty and fried products, dairy (even when there is no lactose intolerance), solid chocolate, coffee (regular and decaffeinated), alcohol, carbonated beverages, especially those also containing sorbitol, and artificial sweeteners.

Hope this helped. Let us know if you need any more help.

[calliopeismusing]

Thank you for your advice.  In the last few days I'm drinking much, much more than I'm voiding.  I'm having chills but no fever.  Basically I'm having a good time.  :)  Thanks again!

[littlears]

are you retaining fluid a good way to check is to keep track of how much you drink or use a cup to measure same when urinating.  Maybe it is a kidney problem.  Are you taking any antacids?  go back to your doctor and keep complaining or find  one that will good luck.