Swelling in the abdomen occurs due to bloating, retention of gas and fluid, and other medical conditions like gastritis, intestinal obstruction, or ascites.
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I am having complications post duodenal surgery. Why?
Query: Hello,I underwent perforated duodenal surgery last year as I have been suffering from a disease with the following symptoms for more than 14 years.Bloating and swelling of the stomach.Smelly, foul, rotten egg belching or burps and flatulence.Abdominal cramping and belly discomfort.Repeated vomiting.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I propose you have developed a post-operative adhesion that is causing partial abdominal obstruction I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions. Take 20 ml of syrup Gaviscon (Sodium alginate) thre... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My uncle is having liver and kidney issues and has severe hypertensive gastropathy. But he is consuming alcohol while he is having jaundice, and now his stomach and both legs are swollen. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Firstly, liver damage (may be permanent or irreversible), gastropathy, kidney involvement, and possibly even the swelling of the stomach and legs) are due to chronic alcohol consumption. Kidney failure and swelling over the body can be du... Read Full »