Over the past few months my upper abdomen has become increasingly distended to the point now where I find it embarrasing . I have been told firstly that it is irritable bowel and have now ben referred to a consultant with possible gall bladder problems although a scan revealed no stones I dont have any real pain just occasionally under my right ribcage and some slight burning in my throat but not often. I have been prescribed buscopan. The only other symptoms I have are flatulence and frequent bouts of cystitis. I am currently going through the menopause and have very irregular periods. Any ideas as the waiting list for consultant is at least 17 weeks and I cant decide whether I should make a private appointment.