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Could Stomach Pain And Bloating Be Due To Budesonaide?
I m a 27 year old female with crohn s disease and have been on budesonide for 3 weeks due to a mild flare up. For the past 2 days my stomach has been really painful and bloated - I currently look about 4 months pregnant. Is this anything to do with the budesonide?
Tue, 2 May 2023
Hi,
Budesonide is a steroid medication that is commonly used to treat Crohn's disease as it helps to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract. However, like all medications, budesonide can cause side effects. Stomach pain and bloating are listed as possible side effects of budesonide, although they are not very common.
It is possible that the stomach pain and bloating you are experiencing are related to the budesonide. However, there could be other factors contributing to your symptoms as well. It's important to speak with your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms, as they can help determine the cause and whether any changes need to be made to your treatment plan.
In some cases, adjusting the dose or timing of budesonide can help alleviate side effects like stomach pain and bloating. However, your doctor may also want to rule out other potential causes, such as an infection or other medication interactions. Keeping a symptom diary can also help you and your doctor track any changes in your symptoms and determine whether they are related to the budesonide or other factors.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Budesonide is a steroid medication that is commonly used to treat Crohn's disease as it helps to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract. However, like all medications, budesonide can cause side effects. Stomach pain and bloating are listed as possible side effects of budesonide, although they are not very common.
It is possible that the stomach pain and bloating you are experiencing are related to the budesonide. However, there could be other factors contributing to your symptoms as well. It's important to speak with your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms, as they can help determine the cause and whether any changes need to be made to your treatment plan.
In some cases, adjusting the dose or timing of budesonide can help alleviate side effects like stomach pain and bloating. However, your doctor may also want to rule out other potential causes, such as an infection or other medication interactions. Keeping a symptom diary can also help you and your doctor track any changes in your symptoms and determine whether they are related to the budesonide or other factors.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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