Functional bloating is largely due to unknown factors and therefore the appropriate treatment cannot be decided upon. These measures are not necessary for menstrual bloating which is usually temporary. However, some measures such a low sodium diet, diuretics (‘water pills’) and manually withdrawing the fluid (therapeutic paracentesis) may be undertaken to ease the fluid accumulation. Treatment is then directed at the specific cause. Treatment of AscitesĪscites (fluid retention in the abdomen) needs to be investigated in order to identify the underlying cause.
Less commonly, ascites may be seen with thyroid dysfunction, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ovarian dysfunction and tuberculosis among other conditions. It may also be associated with inflammation of the peritoneal layers (peritonitis), pancreatic, heart, blood and kidney disease and malignancies in the area. Most causes of ascites are related to liver conditions like cirrhosis, hepatitis and other liver diseases including liver cancer. It is a medical condition that needs to be assessed, treated and managed appropriately. Fluid retention in the abdomen, however, is not as innocuous.įluid retention in the abdominal cavity, or more correctly the peritoneal cavity, is known as ascites. Functional bloating is not related to any underlying disease and will resolve spontaneously with no need for medical attention. It most instances it is actually functional bloating – a condition that occurs by an unknown mechanism apparently in response to hormonal changes. However, abdominal distention during menstrual periods is unlikely to be caused by fluid retention. In fact many women may complain of retaining water in the abdomen and some may even use water pills to counteract the bloating. There is often a misconception that this distention, referred to as menstrual bloating, is due to fluid. It can be a temporary inconvenience for many, although some women will experience recurrent episodes of distention throughout the month irrespective of menstruation. Most women experience some degree of abdominal distention particularly before and during menstruation.
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