Bloating has become a serious condition. It can be caused by minor problems like lactose intolerance or more serious illnesses such as cancer. How do you know if bloating is a problem or something serious?
This article will discuss the symptoms and warning signs that could indicate you may have a serious condition.
Warning Signs & Symptoms
These are the signs and symptoms of extreme bloating.
Weight loss
One of the most important warning signs for severe bloating is weight loss. You should be concerned if you lose more than a few kilos without changing your diet or exercising frequently.
Weight loss can be caused by tumors that cause you to feel fuller after eating small amounts. You may also lose weight due to tumors secreting substances that suppress your appetite.
Ascites
Ascites refers to an abnormally high level of fluid in the abdomen or pelvis. It’s usually caused by liver disease, but you can link Combining jaundice with bloating can cause your skin to turn yellow. This is a sign that cancer has spread to the liver. It can also happen with milder liver diseases such as hepatitis.
Severe abdominal pain
If you experience nausea and vomiting, this could be the cause. This could be due to scar tissue, tumors pressing on the bowel or bowel obstruction. For serious issues such as bowel perforation, you will need medical attention immediately.
Obstructions are very painful as the bowel over the obstruction stretches and fills up with digestive juices.
Blood in your stool/vaginal bleeding
Bloating can also be caused by blood in the stool, vaginal bleeding between periods or postmenopausal bleeding. These symptoms, including hemorhoids, fibrids, endometrial androphy, hemorhoids, irregular menstrual cycles, and hemorhoids are usually not serious. Bleeding is a sign that you may have cancer, particularly uterine and colon cancer.
Fever
Bloating and fever are often caused by inflammation or infection. If there is an increase in white blood cells, the infection must be treated immediately. This is especially important if it is pelvic, urinary or gastrointestinal.
Conclusion
There are many ways to treat extreme abdominal bloating. For a diagnosis and treatment, consult your primary healthcare provider.
