WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: bloated abdomen

Re: bloated abdomen

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:29:37 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Jean wrote: >
>In the last 6 months, my girth increased so much that my pants do not
>fit. I thought it was because of cysts on my ovary, and recently(1/29
>that is) I had laparotomy to remove endos. But still it's bloated and
>even more so. My obgyn has no idea why. She tells me to exercise but
>I'm not fat otherwise and in fact emanciated(105lb). My gastrologist
>agree that I appear to have bloated stomach. I recently had EGD and
>colonoscopy(last Oct or Nov), and there was no problem except that I
>have acid reflux problem.
>
>What could be the possible reason? What should I do about it? I'm almost
>30.

Perhaps a diet to improve your bowel movement?

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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