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Heart Failure and Enlarged Belly.
Hello everyone! I have a question perhaps some of you might be able to help me with. I have CHF. Have for about 2 1/2 years. I take the loop diuretic Furosemide to keep bloating down. I take 80mg, 1/2 of it twice per day. My stomach is still round and uncomfortable. Now, Yes I have gained some some weight since my diagnosis, but the “fullness” feeling never goes away and the weight gain doesn’t add up to the size of my belly. Oh, I recently had an Echocardiogram and my heart failure is stable at the moment. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing something similar to this. My Cardiologist doesn’t seem to think it’s a big deal, but he doesn’t say whether or not it’s common. It is however a big deal to me. Thank you for any answers in advance! Susie
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I hear you. I have been diagnosed with Hfpef since year and a half. And I have the same issues which abdominal discomfort and feeling of fullness is never gone. I don’t have swelling in ankles much and been on diuretics past 1.5 years. I also feel worse after eating even small portion of meal and don’t feel like eating. Not sure how can I help myself.
@susangaylor — I am currently experiencing this. Apparently, fluid can get trapped in the abdomen because of the heart‘s ability to pump effectively. I feel bloated all of the time – and my belly protrudes over my pants. I used to have a flat six pack, but now it looks like a beer belly. The worst part is that it is hindering my ability to breathe. It is difficult for me to get a full breath. It’s even worse when I exert or exercise. In no time, I’m panting. My cardiologist acts like it’s no big thing. But according to my research, it has been characterized as “a serious cardiovascular condition.“ I encourage you to do some research online about this. If your doctor won’t take you seriously, perhaps it’s time to get a second opinion? Good luck – and let me know how things turn out for you. I haven’t seen whether or not this condition is reversible. I take a diuretic daily, but it doesn’t help. I don’t have swelling in my feet or limbs – just my abdomen. It’s making my life miserable.