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Most studies have concluded that most bloating caused after surgery will go away within a few weeks and does not require any treatment or intervention. However, if your bloating is causing significant discomfort, there are a few things you can try to help the bloat and swelling go down faster.
Gas pain after surgery is a common complaint. This article offers tips and advice from a board-certified anesthesiologist on how to prevent and treat post-operative gas pain.
You can reduce swelling after abdominal surgery by properly caring for the incision site and by being gentle on your digestive system. Follow all of your doctor's or nurse's advice about keeping your wound clean and infection-free.
If you can't pass gas, it could mean you are developing a condition called post-operative ileus (POI). POI means your intestines are not moving food through your body properly. There is a risk of POI following abdominal surgery and some other types of surgeries.
Mayo Clinic gastroenterologists review the epidemiology, effects and pathophysiology of chronic bloating and distension and describe diagnostic strategies and available treatment options.
When you have laparoscopic surgery, your doctor will have to fill your belly with carbon dioxide, which can cause gas and bloating after surgery. Luckily, you can relieve your symptoms using home remedies as well as eating and drinking properly.
You may experience symptoms including passing gas, burping or belching, or bloating, (a feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen) after a weight loss surgery. The following suggestions may improve your symptoms. Limit your intake of food and drinks that may cause symptoms.