Over the past few months my upper abdomen
has become increasingly distended to the
point now where I find it embarrasing . I
have been told firstly that it is
irritable bowel and have now ben referred
to a consultant with possible gall bladder
problems although a scan revealed no
stones I dont have any real pain just
occasionally under my right ribcage and
some slight burning in my throat but not
often. I have been prescribed buscopan.
The only other symptoms I have are
flatulence and frequent bouts of cystitis.
I am currently going through the
menopause and have very irregular periods.
Any ideas as the waiting list for
consultant is at least 17 weeks and I cant
decide whether I should make a private
appointment.
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leah23
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 42 Location: adelaide
Maybe a Little Help But Not Sure Posted: 07-14-05 05:42am
Sounds like it could be irritable bowel
syndrome, my sisters doctor said to eat
nothing with seeds eg. Sesamee seeds,
poppy etc. Drink 2 liters of water a day.
However if cannot tolerate h2o intake try
herbal teas and add yakult or optimal (
fermanted milk drink) to your daily
intake. Reduce fat intake also... Try to
stick with it and see how you go.
Goodluck :)
