Women in their 50s with huge swollen stomachs may be caused by obesity, intestinal obstruction, hepatomegaly, and huge tumors in the abdominal cavity, etc. Generally, they can be treated with medications such as lifestyle modification and orlistat, entecavir, etc., as well as surgical treatments.
1. Obesity: mainly manifested as excessive accumulation of abdominal fat, protruding stomach, fear of heat, shortness of breath, joint pain, muscle pain, and reduced activity. Weight loss can be achieved through dietary modification, exercise or the use of weight loss drugs such as Orlistat.
2. Hepatomegaly: Hepatomegaly may lead to enlarged stomach. For patients with hepatomegaly, the combination of cirrhosis is often considered. Portal hypertension secondary to cirrhosis will contribute to the production of large amounts of ascites resulting in a large abdomen. Symptomatic treatment can be provided with antiviral drugs such as entecavir, hepatoprotective drugs such as adenosylmethionine, and diuretics such as spironolactone.
3. Huge tumors in the abdominal cavity: such as liver tumors, which can make the abdomen obviously larger due to the occupying effect. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted drugs can be used to improve patients’ quality of life and prolong their lives.
4. Intestinal obstruction: it may cause very big belly swelling, gastrointestinal decompression can be carried out to relieve abdominal distension, fasting water and giving intravenous fluids, correcting electrolyte disorders and acid-base imbalance, and surgery can be carried out if necessary.
There may be other reasons why women in their 50s have a huge swollen stomach, if the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for early and regular treatment.