Hard bulge in mid-stomach?

zer0grams

So, these past few days I've suddenly gained a few pounds and my stomach is sticking out massively just above my hipbones. It feels quite hard and is massively discouraging to gain! Anyone have any idea what's wrong? It looks like I have a football in my middle

auctoritas

That kind of sounds like something you should see a doctor about.

helenoftroy1

hernia?
Gas?

insane4train

baby?

Dinah22

Yes definitely - see a doctor!

jsuaccounting

See a doctor. Make sure they know about your diet and any eating issues.

JakkiCarter

it definitely sounds like early pregnancy, or something to do with your large intestine. you should definitely see a doctor.

carrie_eggo

Are you constipated?

DixiedoesMFP

Please see a doctor. You are aiming for an unhealthy body weight. Please seek help.

MaryStregger

Definitely see a doctor. There are a lot of possible explanations.

karinaes

sounds like a combination of gas & constipation to me.. but if it's not, see a doctor

cmriverside

You are 5'8" and 114 lbs, your profile states your goal is "Perfection" and you are aiming for "Double digits, please."

You sound to me like you have an eating disorder.

That stomach might be very sick. You really need to see a doctor.

jo_marnes

I get this a lot - bloating!! Much more noticeable now I've lost most the weight. I get it like that if I've a) had a lot to drink (alcohol) or b) over eaten. Seems that my body retains fluid for a few days, and I go toilet less often (sorry tmi). Then, after 24-48 hrs normal eating, I get rid of it!

TriciaZ944

Your profile says you are 5'8 and it looks like you want your weight to be under 100. That is not a safe weight considering your height. Also, that bulge isn't something to mess around with I would see a doctor to discuss that and your weight loss goals.

Rae6503

baby?

This was going to be my guess.

But I agree that your goal weight is WAY too low.

bens_momma

You are 5'8" and 114 lbs, your profile states your goal is "Perfection" and you are aiming for "Double digits, please."

You sound to me like you have an eating disorder.

That stomach might be very sick. You really need to see a doctor.

See a doctor and have them help lay the foundation for a healthy diet. Please don't overlook this, it's very serious.

MB_Positif

If it's a hard bulge, it is probably not bloating, sounds like you should absolutely see your doctor. And...along with everyone else, I am extremely concerned about your goal weight. Please talk to your doctor.

Crystal_Pistol

If you ever see pictures of people with malnourishment (think of Sally Fields commercials in African nations), you will notice small frames with protruding stomachs. You really need to see a doctor IMMEDIATELY. You should share everything with him/her, including your weight goals and dieting tactics.

sugaraddict63

Dont take this wrong but I think you are very sick. The weight you are at now is dangerously low. As for your goal..................has eating eating disorder written all over it. You need to get help ASAP. Please, we dont want anything to happen to you. Please let us know how things go and take care of yourself.

christibear

This is why I think people are to quick to say "baby" because I really doubt that is what it is and you should probably go see a doctor.

annejuju

It is time to see a doctor. Only a doctor will be able to tell you for sure what is going on. Please bring along your food diary.

meshellmybell76

You are 5'8" and 114 lbs, your profile states your goal is "Perfection" and you are aiming for "Double digits, please."

You sound to me like you have an eating disorder.

That stomach might be very sick. You really need to see a doctor.

Yes, I agree with this : (
I looked through your diary and was appalled to see that your daily calorie goal is set at 600?!?! How did MFP even allow this? I thought 1200 was the minimum? Sigh, please, please, please get help for this.

amymaria91

My mum has had this for years now. Right in the middle, between her waist and breasts. It's like a large lump. She's been to the docs about it and they say it's nothing to worry about at all, probably just muscle. As far as I know it's not painful, she's just very concious of it when buying new clothes.

Definitely make sure you see a doctor cause at your weight it could be something dangerous

quixoticmantis

Doctor. Immediately. You have a serious problem, dear. Please get help

JennLifts

Sounds like what african children get in malnutrition. Kwashiorkor. Swollen abdomen. It's a protein deficiency. But I'm not THAT educated. I can however tell you that you're underweight and set your goals to terrible standards.

koosdel

Doctor. Immediately. You have a serious problem, dear. Please get help

Quickly.

bt806

You are 5'8" and 114 lbs, your profile states your goal is "Perfection" and you are aiming for "Double digits, please."

You sound to me like you have an eating disorder.

That stomach might be very sick. You really need to see a doctor.

See a doctor and have them help lay the foundation for a healthy diet. Please don't overlook this, it's very serious.

It complains at me if my journal is under 1200, but yes they are right I myself am 5'8" too and that is way to little to weigh, if you can't gain it in "fat" go for muscle, and a doc is best with the bump if it doesnt go away