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What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating In A Person With Gastroduodenitis?
Hello! I am a 49 year old female. I have Gastroduodenitis, chronic gastritis, and a duodenal ulcer. I have had past endoscopes and colonoscopies. I ve had the Gastroduodenitis and all the rest for at least 10 years but since not treatment was recommended I didn t think much about it. I recently had both scopes again and now my GI says I have Crohn s Ileitus. I have NO symptoms of Crohn s. Just severe bloating. He originally started me on Uceris and Balsalazide (9 pills a day). I had an allergic reaction to both so then he says I need to start Imuran. I don t have the H. Pylori virus but my general practitioner is going to have me start on the PREVPAC to hopefully heal my ulcers. I am not convinced that I have Crohn s as even the pathology report is inconclusive. I just want the bloating to go away and I don t want to be on meds that cause me worse problems/illnesses than I already have. Should I just get a second opinion and go from there? Just really scared and confused. Thank you!
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe abdominal bloating in a person with gastroduodenitis . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome , gas pains , gastroenteritis, lactose intolerance, ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease . Need not to worry. You should drink plenty of water and eat fibrous diet. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test, CT scan , ultrasound and endoscopy. Start treatment after complete examination. Avoid intake of large meals at a time and take small and frequent meals. For now eat light , avoid non spicy and heavy food.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe abdominal bloating in a person with gastroduodenitis . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome , gas pains , gastroenteritis, lactose intolerance, ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease . Need not to worry. You should drink plenty of water and eat fibrous diet. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test, CT scan , ultrasound and endoscopy. Start treatment after complete examination. Avoid intake of large meals at a time and take small and frequent meals. For now eat light , avoid non spicy and heavy food.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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