I've put it down to my condition (BA, portal hypertension, enlarged spleen etc) but I really suffer with a swollen stomach it goes up and down through the day but more often than not is uncomfortably swollen, sometimes the only relief I can get is some horrific gas release - I don't over eat or obviously drink (although I do have a sweet tooth) it's really getting me down, I'm awaiting a transplant but where I'm used to some sort of abdomen swelling it's really bad and I notice it i photos, when I'm dressing things are tight - I just don't know what to do -help!
Written by
YvesSanLeShake
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
I get similar. I obviously got it really bad with ascities but then it would not go down. I also have coeliac disease and it seems whether I eat gluten or not I often get a swollen stomach. It feels like all I can do sometimes is put up with it or go to bed and usually by the next morning it is ok.
When I had my ultrasound they couldn't see any fluid, but it's getting me down massively i just don't know what to do - like you if I eat my stomach expands noticeably
I can't seem to stay away from carbs and I think that may be my bloating problem but you mentioned sweets and mine got worse when I started eating ice cream every day... I look pregnant some days. Mine is not fixed by "releasing gas" though! So it sounds like it is a response to something maybe fatty?
Yes I am having the same, my stomach is really very uncomfortable and it seems a lot bigger than it was. I am having an ultrasound in a couple of weeks....must say that I also have had a lot of wind so wondering if it is IBS...although I dont eat gluten or lactose. I havent had ascities , just have varices. I also am eating more.. not sure if it is the urso. I don't put weight on though, just this bloated stomach. I have PBC Stage 4 cirrohosis.
Sugar is an inflammatory food. So are all grains. Fruit is great to meet sugar needs or cravings. If I eat or drink I swell. I do heat when I ingest no more than 6 cups a day of food and fluid. Not each but altogether that's it. Good luck
Sorry for that typo. I eat only that much food and liquid per day. I eat no junk food. Only organic. Sugar needs to come from fruit. I do have sweetened yogurt but it is organic. Is that clear? Sorry to confuse you.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Portal Hypertension
Swollen legs
Portal hypertension 
Still waiting...
