Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Bloating, Back Pain And Depression

Posted on Sat, 10 Dec 2016

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Question : For 3 yrs now I have been begging doctors to figure out why I am bloating. Tonight is a bad episode with back pain accompanying it. I look 10 mos pregnant! I have a small frame and have never weighed over 130 lbs (5'4"). It is causing such depression that I just want to cry. All I've been told is fatty liver and menopause. I worry that it may be ovarian /cervical cancer or thyroid problems

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Where exactly is the pain?

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on Health Care Magic.
Since you are confidentally telling about fatty liver I assume an ultrasound has been done and only positive finding is fatty liver.
Please describe the location and the duration of pain in detail so that I can help you better .
There are many reasons to get a bloated feeling and to look bloated.
As you rightly said thyroid problem has to be ruled out first .
I would recommend the following tests
thyroid profile, urea,creatinine and x ray of the chest pa view.
Please revert back with the report
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Rahul Tawde (21 hours later)

The ultra sound was done 2 yrs ago. Location of pain varies: RUQ, LUQ, LLQ, RLQ, Pelvic area. Also to note, I have changed diet...no sugar, no bread. It's very depressing as I was never a big eater.

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat the Ultrasound

Detailed Answer:
Hello again, since you say the Ultrasound is 2 years old ,I would recommend you to get another ultrasound scan done and please revert back with the reports.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T