I'm really worried my lower abdominal area is so swollen & sore. It starts from my pubic bone area to just below my belly button. It looks like there is a grapefruit in there. I started feeling distended almost a week ago then noticed how big it got 2 days ago. I am not having any issues with intubation or passing food. Thought this might be pouchitis but being so swollen in my lower pelvic area right above the pubic bone doesn't make sense to me. Could this be a hernia of some type? Dr put me on antibiotics & I'm getting a ct scan tonight. Please help w any suggestions. I'm so scared.
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Let's hope the scan shows something.
I suppose it could be a hernia. I am a long time K-poucher. I had a hernia years ago. Had it repaired and no problems since. Good luck and keep us posted.
I suppose it could be a hernia. I am a long time K-poucher. I had a hernia years ago. Had it repaired and no problems since. Good luck and keep us posted.
Localised and a grapefruit sounds suspiciously like a hernia but it could also be a nasty abscess or cyst or some other hot and nasty problem...if your pouch i functioning well then that is half the battle and anything else should be fixable...keep us posted on the results of the scan...
Sharon
Sharon