Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Abdominal Distention Along With COPD And Breathing Difficulty?

My husband has acquired a large extenend stomach over a period of 3 or 4 month, and his weight is 174, normally 165, at 5 foot 8. He has recently been diagnosed with beginning copd, and cant breath when he exerts himself because of his stomach swelling up whenever he does anything. ? Why the exteneded stomach?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) has no association with the extended abdomen and COPD cannot cause stomach distension.

He must have distension due to other reasons. Maybe he has developed weight. Avoid sweets and fast fatty foods.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Abdominal Distention Along With COPD And Breathing Difficulty?

Hello, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) has no association with the extended abdomen and COPD cannot cause stomach distension. He must have distension due to other reasons. Maybe he has developed weight. Avoid sweets and fast fatty foods. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi