Help!!

[Kkll12]

I am a 18 year old female who suffers from IBS

I’m wondering if anyone ever goes through the same symptoms as me as I feel really alone in this

Severe constipation ( I mean 3 weeks without a bowel movement is normal for me )

Lately I have been feeling like somethings moving around in my stomach, it’s mostly only felt when I’m laying down but it is super uncomfortable, it is most common on my left side about 4 inches from my belly button but just recently started happening everywhere

Just over the last few days my stomach has went from jogging and normal to rock hard on the sides

Severe bloating that began as bloating after meals but now sticks with me pretty much all of the time

A distended stomach look ( belly button and lower abdomen)

Heartburn and indigestion noises after eating

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[FRreedman]

Hi, are you still passing wind? If not go straight to A&E as you may have an acute obstruction in your intestines, or your bowel may have stopped working.

If your stomach has become distended, then like pain and other forms of discomfort, you are receiving an alarm warning that there is a problem, and you need to see a doctor or medic to resolve the issue(s).

Please do not leave it too long as you will be suffering needlessly. For future reference you should avoid fizzy drinks and alcohol, and should chew small mouthfuls of food very well before swallowing. Less air into your stomach, = less air available for your stomach to use.

With regard to the reflux problem, contact your GP or GI consultant/team/nurse, because every time you feel heartburn, acid is climbing up your esophagus and causing damage.

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