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What Causes Pain, Bloating And Severe Pressure In The Abdomen?

I am experiencing discomfort, bloating and feelings of fullness and pressure in my upper abdomen. Sometimes it feels shakey and almost empty and uncomfortable. I eat something and the feeling goes away then I must go to the bathroom for relief when the pressure and bloating return. I am 51 years old but have always been in good shape and looks for my age. 6 2 227LBS. What do you think? Tom C
Tue, 10 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Given your age and symptoms you might be likely suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. This is a condition when your GI tract gets confused and functions haywire. There is bloating, fullness, burping, belching, constipation altering with diarrhea. There is no specific cause for IBS or treatment.

I would suggest you to make note of things that causes your symptoms and try avoiding them. For example it can be due to food, stress, anxiety and several other things. The best way to prevent is to avoid the trigger. Decreasing stress might be extremely beneficial. It is also advisable that you have a colonoscopy performed and an endoscopy to rule out ulcers and polyps. Have a visit with a gastroenterologist for further care.

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

Regards,
Dr. Manoj Pradeep

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What Causes Pain, Bloating And Severe Pressure In The Abdomen?

Hi, Given your age and symptoms you might be likely suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. This is a condition when your GI tract gets confused and functions haywire. There is bloating, fullness, burping, belching, constipation altering with diarrhea. There is no specific cause for IBS or treatment. I would suggest you to make note of things that causes your symptoms and try avoiding them. For example it can be due to food, stress, anxiety and several other things. The best way to prevent is to avoid the trigger. Decreasing stress might be extremely beneficial. It is also advisable that you have a colonoscopy performed and an endoscopy to rule out ulcers and polyps. Have a visit with a gastroenterologist for further care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manoj Pradeep