Have Had Severe Abdominal Bloating, Headache And Feeling Discomfort. How To Get Relief?

Posted on Sat, 22 Dec 2012

Question: For the past 4 weeks I have had severe abd bloating ,with discomfort ,deep-rooted red pimples, one at at time, that won't go away on my chin and nose area.Abd discomfort worsens after eating, doesn't matter what I eat . I am hungry though . Bowell habits are normal . Now I have a headache for the past 48 hrs , I also have hot and cold flashes . I am 54 years old and started menopause when i was 47. ???????

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (8 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to dyspepsia and indigestion. These are not likely to be related to menopause. Unhealthy eating habits usually causes such problems and these can be associated with skin problems like pimples too.
You will need proton pump inhibitors with antispasmodics for a week or two. Omeprazole is usually available over the counter and can be taken once a day before breakfast. Check with your pharmacist about its availability.
In addition, you also need some strict life style modification like-

Avoid hot and spicy foods and beverages - they worsen symptoms.
If you smoke, stop smoking.
Lose weight if needed.
Eat small but frequent meals at regular intervals.
Have plenty of fluids daily. Decreased fluid intake is associated with headaches.
Avoid lying down immediately after a meal. A minimum of 2-3 hours should be lapsed after a meal.
Raise the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches by securing wood blocks under the bedposts. Just using extra pillows will not help.
As you try these measures, I also encourage you to consult your physician for both evaluation and to avail stronger prescription medications (if over the counter medications are not helpful).
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (31 minutes later)

I have very healthy eating habits, 90% of the time. I exercise 4x week , I am 10lbs over my ideal weight .I do eat spicy foods though .My diet hasn't changed , so I can't blame it on these red pimples that I have been getting over the past month, so I thought this might be hormonal ??? I really feel unwell.......could this be something more serious , like ovarian ca ???

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)

Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is good that you are taking care of your diet.
The pimples you have are less common due to hormonal changes in the post menopausal age group but the possibility cannot be completely ruled out. The symptoms you are having are not likely to be due to any serious pathology like ovarian cancer. Please do not worry.
You can have an ultrasound scan to rule out any lower abdomen pathology.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar