Question 1

why would gastritis or reflux or ibs cause noticeable abdominal bloating? why do these conditions  cause the abdomen to visibly get distended?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: All three conditions can cause abdominal bloating by two primary mechanisms. They can cause bloating by edema or swelling of the bowel wall, and by gaseous distention of the bowel due to bacterial breakdown of the food inside of the bowel. Hope the helps!

Question 2

i have abdominal bloating and loose stools everyday for over 4month; what are the differences between ibs and chronic colitis?

Accepted Answer

See MD if chronic: many causes chronic diarrhea/bloat- many treatable/reversible so wud seek MD after discontinue milk/milk products, artificial sugar and sodas&amp; caffeine for couple weeks as these are common culprits. red flags for urgent attention: blood, fever. weight loss, anemia. Pain relieved w BM is major distinction of IBS from chronic diarrhea, and "colitis" generally reserved for ulcerative colitis/Crohn's

Question 3

is lower abdominal bloating and constipation 2 days after period ends normal? i also have ibs-c...(period started 4/12 and ended 4/17 or 4/18)

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Hi there : Hi there, bloating and pain after a period are “ normal” if you have had them before, anything out of the ordinary for you should be a red flag, it’s also important to remember paying a visit to your obgyn once a year .

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Question 4

sharp pain on lower right quadrant of abdomen, worsened by sickness &i after urination. painful pressure w intercourse. not appendix or ibs flare up.?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: It could be either of those, an ovarian cyst, kidney stone, or many other things.  Be seen for a diagnosis.

Question 5

abdomen pain r , pressure , bloated , gassy , constipated then regular than constipated again , back pain , nauses , rib pain ; 4 months is this ibs ?

Accepted Answer

Could be IBS: IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion which is made after normal blood count , no hidden blood in stools and normal physical exam . Suggest see the primary doc .

Question 6

can lower abdominal bloating cause pressure on urethra?

Accepted Answer

Bloating: Bloating in your in your lower abdomen can cause pressure on the bladder and urethra.

Question 7

what could be a reason for tenderness and lower abdominal pressure? no problem peeing.

Accepted Answer

Could be many reason: It could be many reasons, age, sex, duration i t could be etc diverticulituis  or some thing else  your condition needs attention of your doctor.

Question 8

what could cause lower abdominal pressure?cycle 3/4, no trama, happens all the time,  even when using the bathroom

Accepted Answer

Check urine: Possibly a UTI ? Intestinal ? Very broad possibilities. I'd get checked.

Question 9

does lifting heavy weights in gym & doing ab exercises increase intra abdominal pressure & cause hymen to break?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no general exercise or lifting routine that would  do this.Some consider intercourse an exercise and that would be the exception.

Question 10

will chronic straining / increased intra-abdominal pressure cause the colon veins to become enlarged the same way it causes hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

No: The anatomy of the internal veins and the hemorrhoid veins is different. But the colon can become enlarged and distended and sluggish, and colon diverticulosis can occur instead.

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Why would gastritis or reflux or ibs cause noticeable abdominal bloating? why do these conditions cause the abdomen to visibly get distended?

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I have abdominal bloating and loose stools everyday for over 4month; what are the differences between ibs and chronic colitis?

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Is lower abdominal bloating and constipation 2 days after period ends normal? i also have ibs-c...(period started 4/12 and ended 4/17 or 4/18)

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Sharp pain on lower right quadrant of abdomen, worsened by sickness &i after urination. painful pressure w intercourse. not appendix or ibs flare up.?

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Abdomen pain r , pressure , bloated , gassy , constipated then regular than constipated again , back pain , nauses , rib pain ; 4 months is this ibs ?

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Can lower abdominal bloating cause pressure on urethra?

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What could be a reason for tenderness and lower abdominal pressure? no problem peeing.

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What could cause lower abdominal pressure?cycle 3/4, no trama, happens all the time, even when using the bathroom

A member asked:

Does lifting heavy weights in gym & doing ab exercises increase intra abdominal pressure & cause hymen to break?

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Will chronic straining / increased intra-abdominal pressure cause the colon veins to become enlarged the same way it causes hemorrhoids?

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