What to do if your stomach is bloated and hard with terminal cancer

A bloated and hard stomach in advanced cancer requires treatment for the cause. Common causes include ascites formation, dyspepsia and so on. 1. Ascites formation: tumor peritoneal metastasis, hypoproteinemia and so on may lead to ascites formation, which makes the stomach distended and hard, and the formation of ascites can be reduced through intravenous input of albumin. With the use of furosemide and other diuretic drugs, can promote the discharge of water in the body. It should be noted that patients with renal insufficiency should use diuretic drugs with caution. Cooperate with doctors to receive chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, etc., which can also improve the symptoms. 2. Dyspepsia: patients with advanced cancer may affect the function of gastrointestinal tract because of drug stimulation or tumor metastasis, which may lead to dyspepsia and bloating and hardness of the stomach, so they can take gastrointestinal stimulating drugs such as domperidone and mosapride as prescribed by doctors. Usually keep a light diet, you can take less food and more meals diet. There may be other clinical reasons that may cause the stomach to be distended and hard in late stage of cancer, it is recommended to go to the hospital to clarify the cause of the disease and treat the cause of the disease. Please strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, and do not use medication on your own.