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What Causes Hardness In The Abdomen During Chemotherapy?
I had a left lobectomy in March at St Barnabas Medical Center. I just finished last week 16 weks of chemo. During the Chemo & still now the upper portion of my abdomen just under wher my bra end, is very hard & uncomfortable. I feel like I am 5 months + pregnant
Fri, 9 Aug 2019
Hello,
Though minor GI discomfort in terms of nausea, vomiting, altered bowel habits are common with chemotherapy, a constant feeling of pressure over the upper abdomen can be due to liver congestion or else.
In my clinic, I do recommend liver function tests, complete peripheral blood examination and ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis for such issue to get the best prediction of cause and manage efficiently.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Though minor GI discomfort in terms of nausea, vomiting, altered bowel habits are common with chemotherapy, a constant feeling of pressure over the upper abdomen can be due to liver congestion or else.
In my clinic, I do recommend liver function tests, complete peripheral blood examination and ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis for such issue to get the best prediction of cause and manage efficiently.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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