What Causes Abdominal Bloating With Heaviness And Pressure?

Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2014

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Question : I'm concerned about unusual bloating in abdominal etc..heaviness and pressure? I'm done . No more reports except I have bad lower back pain also right leg/thigh weakness and numbness w some swelling.also Pins and needles.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I will tell you that your bloating in abdomen and happiness can be related to hypothyroidism in your case . This symptom can appear due to variety of reasons , it will be very difficult to pick one . Sometimes it can be because of medicines that you are taking. I will advise you to avoid any spicy food and have a bland diet . Avoidance of dairy products is advisable . You can take an antacid like pantaprazole 40 mg once daily half an hour before having your meals after due consultation with your treating doctor . There is also need to see if there is H. pylori infection . You can see your treating physician to plan for an upper GI endoscopy to see if there is presence of any ulcer or gastritis. Take care. Dr. Shruti

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