I m a 38 year old woman. I have gained 10 lbs in 2 months but my most concerning symptoms are serious abdominal bloating - my stomach is distended, to where I went up two sizes of pants in the last 3 weeks, abdominal pain, feelings of pressure/tightness, especially in my lower belly area. My upper abdomen hurts, like I pulled muscles type of pain. The discomfort and pain is increasing. The bloating is mostly extended out versus wide, if that makes sense? Like I look like what I would imagine a pregnant person would look three or 4 months in. I can t be pregnant - I m on the pill and I had my period 3 weeks ago, though it was not normal. I made an appointment with a gastroenterologist - I have problems with severe constipation/ibs for almost my entire life, but nothing has changed recently. The first available appointment isn t until December. I cannot last that long - not sure how to proceed.
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history and understanding of the problems. There is possibility of Psudocyesis. Ovarian cyst, Distended Bowel related to your past IBS, or intestinal obstruction / ascites... The best way would be to :Get a clinical and physical examination by a Doctor. Ultrasonography and test of blood, urine and stool. Ct scan and endoscopies. The reports will get us the diagnosis and the plan for the treatment .