
What Causes Hard And Distended Stomach?

Question: Yesterday my stomach was hard and super big. It is hot in arizona and I was not good with my water. My husband rubbed my back and put some pressure on mid back and it hurt my right upper tummy. Had an unusually large bowel movement at 2 am and again this morning and now stomach is sore to touch and hurts me. its above the belly button middle right. breathing in deep hurts touching it hurts. i don't have insurance because I lost my job. 53 years old, overweight, just lost my mom a year ago and recovering from sever depression. no longer on my meds
Brief Answer:
May be stomach acid problem
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
first anc common reason for the symptoms you are describing may be a gastritis caused by too much stomach acid. Helpful would be antacids like pantoprazole, as well as avoiding spicy food, alcohol, nicotine.
Hope this is helping you,
best regards
May be stomach acid problem
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
first anc common reason for the symptoms you are describing may be a gastritis caused by too much stomach acid. Helpful would be antacids like pantoprazole, as well as avoiding spicy food, alcohol, nicotine.
Hope this is helping you,
best regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T

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