Home Remedies :
- Reduce taking carbonated drinks.
- Avoid talking while eating and eat slowly after chewing the food.
- Reduce the intake of gas items.
- Eat plenty of fiber rich foods to prevent constipation.
Tests :
Your doctor would first complete physical exam, paying more attention to the areas of bulging abdomen. He may order for series of tests like stool analysis, blood culture, barium test, colonoscopy test, gastric emptying tests and imaging tests like X-ay and CT scan.
Distended Stomach Treatment :
Root cause of the problem should be diagnosed and treated. Treatment approach varies according to the symptoms and other health conditions. Antispasmodics like Bentyl or Levsin are effective in relaxing the muscles of the gut reducing bloated sensation. Probiotics are good in treating bacterial infection and constipation. Prokinetics are effective in reducing bloating. Antidepressants are prescribed in low dose to improve bloating and distension of the stomach. Medications like citalopram or Elavil are prescribed according to the symptoms and health condition of the patient. Check with your doctor if you have constant belching or burping due to acid reflux.