What Causes Abdominal Distension And Discomfort Below Left Breast?

Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2015

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Question : My stomach has be distended for about 10 days. It's not tight just feels swollen. I was constipated for a few days but that is better. Also I have gerd and have had a lot of gas There is a little discomfort when I press down on upper right side. However today I noticed some discomfort when I pressed down just below my left breast ( more towards center though )

I had a cr scan last year and colonoscopy not due until later this year. Last colonoscopy was in dec 2010

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
GERD and constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Abdominal distention and bloating is likely to be due to GERD and constipation. Esomeprazole along with itopride and sucralfate can provide adequate relief at maximum dose. Movcol XXXXXXX or sodium picosulfate can also be added as part of the treatment. They can be continued for a week at maintained minimum dose afterwards in consultation with your doctor. However if the symptoms persist despite adequate therapy described above then an Ultrasound abdomen/pelvis should be done to look for possibilities such as ascites, gall stones etc. An EKG can also be done just to be sure about excluding any cardiac cause. Most likely your symptoms will improve with the empiric treatment.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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