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What Causes Bloating In Stomach After An Abortion?
Posted on
Sun, 8 May 2016
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Question : hi I had a surgical abortion in November but my tummy have been growing ever since.i also had pregnancy symptoms after abortion I have seen several doctors had over 10 pregnancy test all negative.My periods came back at the beginning of December and haven't missed any month although they last 2 to 3 days with 1 day of heavy periods.I had a pelvic ultrasoundthat showed I 3 FIBROIDS (29th march)with the largest being only 13mm and a dominant follicle of 16mm in size in the left ovary.What could be causing my stomach to bulge
Brief Answer:
Can be due to gas, constipation or increased abdominal fat.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The bulging of the abdomen that you have is not likely to be related to abortion or any periods related problem. It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy due to the effect of hormones which usually decreases after delivery or abortion. In your case the cause of bulging could be gas and indigestion, constipation or an increase in abdominal fat.
To reduce the extra bulge you need to have plenty of fluids, restrict your sugar and fat intake and start with an active daily exercise for at least 30 minutes like swimming or aerobics. Do take a fiber rich diet to avoid constipation and belching.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can be due to gas, constipation or increased abdominal fat.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The bulging of the abdomen that you have is not likely to be related to abortion or any periods related problem. It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy due to the effect of hormones which usually decreases after delivery or abortion. In your case the cause of bulging could be gas and indigestion, constipation or an increase in abdominal fat.
To reduce the extra bulge you need to have plenty of fluids, restrict your sugar and fat intake and start with an active daily exercise for at least 30 minutes like swimming or aerobics. Do take a fiber rich diet to avoid constipation and belching.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
just remembered I did attach my medical certificate.Is it going to show online?
is it normal to have such short periods.I used to have 4 to 5 days before the abortion.
is it normal to have such short periods.I used to have 4 to 5 days before the abortion.
Brief Answer:
It is normal to have shorter periods.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached report. It is almost normal- will not cause the bulge on tummy.
It is normal to have shorter periods. It can happen due to hormonal variation.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
It is normal to have shorter periods.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached report. It is almost normal- will not cause the bulge on tummy.
It is normal to have shorter periods. It can happen due to hormonal variation.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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