Why is my stomach so swollen?

ashesfromfire
ashesfromfire Posts: 867 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So, I'll admit, my logging has been total crap for weeks now, I log in every day but have not kept my journal up for about a month. Today is my first day back in full swing and hopefully I'll get back in my positive habits.
Anyways, my stomach has been swollen for a couple weeks now, but my weight has not gone up (more than the natural flux from day to day), I would understand if I was eating too much salt and was holding water, but wouldn't that reflect in my weight? I haven't had a flat stomach in years, but this is puffed out like crazy? Any ideas what would cause it?

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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Pregnant or bloated.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Pregnant or bloated.
    Yup. Most likely, it's one of these two.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Constipated???
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    Try pooping.
  • Leanmean2013
    Leanmean2013 Posts: 1
    stop gluten
  • fleur_de_lis19
    fleur_de_lis19 Posts: 926 Member
    Maybe there is an alien in there. Or better yet, feces.
  • leejayem
    leejayem Posts: 120 Member
    I would go see a doctor if it's out of the ordinary.
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    As the above people have mentioned its probably bloating. Most likely caused by sodium since you said you haven't eaten really well.
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    Gas.
  • glitteredgrave
    glitteredgrave Posts: 194 Member
    stress?
  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
    Ovarian cysts probably...
  • trudyblender
    trudyblender Posts: 24 Member
    Lmao.
    Maybe there is an alien in there. Or better yet, feces.
  • Bamacraft
    Bamacraft Posts: 175 Member
    any new meds? I had inflamed knee. Dr gave me prescription Aleve (naproxen). After 1 week i gained 12 lbs! I am only 180 and male so that was significant. I felt miserable, i got where my belly was so big i had trouble breathing. It was due to water retention and constipation. Clean the diet, drink lots of water and watch the diet for a while. chew your food longer and eat smaller portions more often. consider a magnesium supplement or another laxative to help with constipation if thats it.
  • Ashleigh_LP
    Ashleigh_LP Posts: 57 Member
    Eat a Banana! It supposedly reduces your sodium intake and reduces bloating.
  • TheRealPDouble
    TheRealPDouble Posts: 153
    stop gluten

    please tell me you made this account just to say that...
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    Have you increased your fiber drastically?
  • CrazyTrackLady
    CrazyTrackLady Posts: 1,337 Member
    So, I'll admit, my logging has been total crap for weeks now, I log in every day but have not kept my journal up for about a month. Today is my first day back in full swing and hopefully I'll get back in my positive habits.
    Anyways, my stomach has been swollen for a couple weeks now, but my weight has not gone up (more than the natural flux from day to day), I would understand if I was eating too much salt and was holding water, but wouldn't that reflect in my weight? I haven't had a flat stomach in years, but this is puffed out like crazy? Any ideas what would cause it?

    I was bloated from eating wheats and grains. Can you try going off those for a week or so and see if it disappears?
  • aakokopelli7
    aakokopelli7 Posts: 196 Member
    Stop seeking medical advice on here.
  • PapaverSomniferum
    PapaverSomniferum Posts: 2,670 Member
    pretty sure you're dying. Call your doctor.

    Or it's just gas.
  • capnrus789
    capnrus789 Posts: 2,736 Member
    Gas.

    This. Try a downward dog yoga pose, you'll fart like nobodies business.
  • domgirl85
    domgirl85 Posts: 295 Member
    I've seen several things it could be....two of which I'm familiar with: bloating and ovarian cysts. But pregnant is also an option I guess. Any other symptoms?
  • RockinRobinnn
    RockinRobinnn Posts: 8
    Try drinking (plain, unsweetened) green tea. I drink 3 bigger cups of it per day, and I noticed that it takes down quite a bit of swelling in my belly. It is a diuretic, so it will make you pee A LOT. Wheat products also contribute to bloating. If it's something extreme or out of the ordinary, I would go see the doctor.
  • Star_Basil
    Star_Basil Posts: 21
    There could be many reasons why your stomach is swollen but you need to look at some key things first. When was the last time you had a bowel movement (you don't have to tell us, it's just a question for yourself ;D)? Is the stomach hard or can you press down into it? Are you experiencing pain?

    If you are experiencing pain or discomfort you should see your doctor.

    I went through a period of time where my stomach became super bloated so bad I looked full-term preggers and I was in ridiculous pain. It happened a couple times in a week so I went to my doctor who sent me for Food Sensitivity testing. Turns out I have mild allergies to many of my favourite foods! Wheat, dairy...even peas! Anyways, it really helped me as not all allergic reactions are the same. Mine was causing digestive issues which is not the common idea for a reaction but when I googled it I found out it's more common than I thought.

    Hope you get to the bottom of it!
  • cuterbee
    cuterbee Posts: 545
    I would go see a doctor if it's out of the ordinary.

    ^^^THIS.
  • daj150
    daj150 Posts: 815 Member
    Stop seeking medical advice on here.

    I disagree with this. Everyone here must be a doctor, right?
  • aakokopelli7
    aakokopelli7 Posts: 196 Member
    Stop seeking medical advice on here.

    I disagree with this. Everyone here must be a doctor, right?

    LoL. Yes, of course. What was I thinking.
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    Stop seeking medical advice on here.

    I disagree with this. Everyone here must be a doctor, right?

    LoL. Yes, of course. What was I thinking.

    Well hello. It's a well known fact that if it's on the internet it has to be true. :laugh:
  • Lilith5
    Lilith5 Posts: 99 Member
    Could be IBS. Blood tests can prove this.
    I've had the same prob for awhile I had blood tests that came back all clear, doc put me on a mild laxative but stomach stayed the same. I am now waiting on an appointment from the hospital so I can have a scan. If that comes back clear doc will send me to a dietician.
    Are you eating much white bread? I stopped eating white bread for about 1/2 weeks and found my stomach had gone down some. I had a few slices today and boom! My stomach feels like I got a balloon back in there! :-(

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