Why is the old man's stomach so hard?

We all know that the physical fitness of the elderly is relatively poor. As they age, their bodies lack various types of energy. Calcium deficiency is particularly common among the elderly. Stomach diseases are also relatively common among the elderly. It can be quite laborious to take care of the elderly. Many elderly people have larger and harder stomachs when they get older. What's going on?

Considering the possibility of ascites,

You can let the elderly sleep on their side and then check if there are any changes in their stomach. If the side close to the bed feels bigger, it may be ascites!

Guidance:

It is recommended that the elderly go to the hospital for an examination as soon as possible, with an abdominal ultrasound, so that it can be determined whether it is caused by ascites.

Can I go to the hospital for an abdominal ultrasound to see if there is ascites? If it's hard, well, as long as there's no bloating and abdominal pain, it shouldn't be a big problem.

In this case, it is best to go to the hospital for a checkup, because the hardness you mentioned may not be the same thing. This needs to be determined by a doctor's physical examination. If necessary, a color Doppler ultrasound or CT scan should not be a big problem. Please don't worry too much.

Abdominal bloating may be caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction. You can go to the hospital for peritoneal dialysis or abdominal B-ultrasound examination, and then treat the symptoms after the diagnosis is confirmed. If it is abdominal bloating, it is recommended to take metoclopramide tablets + vitamin B1 tablets + ranitidine capsules + belladonna tablets and other drugs for treatment. Pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water, and eat regularly.

Abdominal distension depends on your diet and the medications you take. If you take antihypertensive drugs or diuretics for a long time, you will have low blood potassium and abdominal distension. Also, less activity and less intestinal activity can also cause abdominal distension. Many people abuse antibiotics, which can cause bacterial flora imbalance and reduced intestinal peristalsis, which can also cause abdominal distension. Find the cause, drink some yogurt, and Da Sanzhao granules can relieve abdominal distension.