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Crohn's Disease Forums › General & Support › Swollen Stomach!

07/03/2010 06:55 AM

Swollen Stomach!

Kim31525

Posts: 161
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My stomach is SO swollen that I look like I am over 9 months pregnant!

the docs did a CT Scan and said my stomach was swollen (well yea,you think!) like I dint know this already!

anyone else have this problem?

and what did you do to stop the pain bc the pain meds do not work!

07/07/2010 09:00 AM Top

chl

Posts: 77
Member

Hi,

Yes,I also have this problem, and i hate it! I stay swollen alot but especially after a really bad flare.

I don't have any answers for you, just sympathy!

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07/12/2010 12:27 PM Top

libit

Posts: 2417
Group Leader
I'm an Advocate

Try eating smaller meals and less gassy foods if possible. Alot of it is caused by heavy meals and foods that produce gas. Bloating can be very painful.

People cry not because they are weak..but because they have been strong for so long.....

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