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What Causes Abdominal Pain, Stomach Bloating And Diarrhea While On Peritoneal Dialysis?

Hi. I am on peritoneal dialysis. I have been foe the past 3 years. My symptoms are uncomfortable stomach bloat that I have had for a few days. Abdominal pains that come and go and are on the right side. My catheter is on the left and does not hurt or appear to be infected. I also have had diarrhea almost very day for the past week. I am not experiencing nausea. I normally weigh about 100 pounds, I now weigh 115. Can you help?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.

Hi Peritoneal dialysis is being done for such a long time, there is a possibility of peritonitis.
As per your history the other causes can be :
Intestinal infection as you are more prone to.
Increased urea and creatinine also can cause changes in the intestinal movements, predispose to infection.

I would suggest you the following:
First of all get the stool tested for routine, microscopy and culture and sensitivity.
Secondly get started on appropriate antibiotics as per your kidney function reports under the guidance of a Nephrologist.
Get other blood tests to see for CBC, Kidney, liver function test.
X-ray of the abdomen in standing position.

The proper diagnosis can lead to a proper treatment and you will be fine.
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What Causes Abdominal Pain, Stomach Bloating And Diarrhea While On Peritoneal Dialysis?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. Hi Peritoneal dialysis is being done for such a long time, there is a possibility of peritonitis. As per your history the other causes can be : Intestinal infection as you are more prone to. Increased urea and creatinine also can cause changes in the intestinal movements, predispose to infection. I would suggest you the following: First of all get the stool tested for routine, microscopy and culture and sensitivity. Secondly get started on appropriate antibiotics as per your kidney function reports under the guidance of a Nephrologist. Get other blood tests to see for CBC, Kidney, liver function test. X-ray of the abdomen in standing position. The proper diagnosis can lead to a proper treatment and you will be fine.