when ever i eat ANYTHING my stomach looks huge!! Advice?!

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  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    Ive found popping 2 Beanos helps with this..Ive also found this tends to happen the week or so before my period starts too (sorry if to much TMI)
  • smileymaxine
    smileymaxine Posts: 275 Member
    May be food allergy ! If it is with every single type of food even fresh veg for example it would be less likely.
    There are loads of things I can't eat because they make me so bloated as I am allergic, perhaps IBS or something similar if it is causing pain or you have any other problems even unrelated ones go to a doctor and ask about it.
    There are some foods that help bloating , I just try lots of things until I see what works for me, green tea, ginger, mint tea normally help.
  • miranda_mom
    miranda_mom Posts: 873 Member
    Im so tired of after eating anything even salad my stomach gets instantly bigger i feel like thats not normal? Any suggestions on how to maybe how to help this??

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    I did not come into this thread expecting a Gorillaz reference. But I'm totally impressed.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I went through something like this awhile back. The bloating was so painful. And big. I remember spending a lot of time on google and webMD and other sites and reading lots of stories from women with this kind of problem, but I don't remember what the cause or solution turned out to be. I think it ended up being something I was eating because it cleared up after all sorts of trial and error. To this day I am careful not to overdo it on carbs I like now have an inherent fear of eating too many because I feel like it will do that to me. It might have in the past, OR it might have been a PARTICULAR one that I was allergic to but without medical insurance I could not go get allergy tested. So I approach a lot of foods with apprehension. Even a glass of milk since I went thru a lactose intolerant stage but I THINK I'm okay now with that as I consume it sparsely and don't recall recent problems. So I don't know if it's carbs or a carb or dairy or a dairy so I just proceed carefully and try to pick my moments so I'm not up all night sick or bloated at the wrong times and I have natural remedies at the ready just in case. I wish I knew which ONE single thing it is so I could partake freely. :ohwell:

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  • jennk5309
    jennk5309 Posts: 206 Member
    If that's your picture, then it's probably because you have a thin tummy- anything you put in will make it bulge out until it comes out the other end. That's not as noticeable on larger people. I had a really skinny girl in my special ed high school class, (I'm a teacher, not one of the students, lol), and every time she ate I thought it was cute that her tummy pooched out. I really do think it's normal.
  • jenniferarnold619
    jenniferarnold619 Posts: 68
    If you are hurting, you should probably go to the doctor. Like is said it could be a serious food allergy (like eventually need an epi pen if ingested) or like a lot of other folks have suggested it could be IBS. If it is IBS avoid eating raw veggies. Also make sure you are drinking plenty of water.
  • MisterDerpington
    MisterDerpington Posts: 604 Member
    inb4 tumor.
  • YouHadMyCuriosity
    YouHadMyCuriosity Posts: 218 Member
    If that's your picture, then it's probably because you have a thin tummy- anything you put in will make it bulge out until it comes out the other end. That's not as noticeable on larger people. I had a really skinny girl in my special ed high school class, (I'm a teacher, not one of the students, lol), and every time she ate I thought it was cute that her tummy pooched out. I really do think it's normal.

    See a doctor for the discomfort, but as far as your stomach visibly looking bigger, see above.
    If that's you in your profile photo, you are small with lower body fat, there is nothing to hide the fact that you put something in your belly :)
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I take an all natural digestive aid, or DavidsTea has a "skinny" tea that helps with bloat and digestion. Could be that you're just gassy.
  • jennegan1
    jennegan1 Posts: 677 Member
    ever since my anorexia I bloat like crazy for everything. Like if I don't eat enough I bloat, too many carbs I bloat, too much dairy etc etc so I think everyone is different and it's probably normal, I have tablets to aid digestion so you could look into it, you could just have a sensitive stomach

    I commend you for sharing that you suffered from anorexia not many ppl will. I did for a short time as well, it wasnt completely starvation mode cuz I did eat but I did but then I got healthy and then I got pregnant with my youngest and been suffering from obesity for over a year now.....Dont want to do it the unhealthy way just want to be healthy for my girls over all and lose this stubborn fat
  • weinbagel
    weinbagel Posts: 337 Member
    This happens to me when I eat almost anything processed. I really have to try to stick to vegetables and meat otherwise I'll pay for it. Also, I cut out gum, which was really causing bloating. Good luck!
  • Kattrynas
    Kattrynas Posts: 2
    Hi, in reading the other replies I would definately see a doctor and seems like it is bloating for some reason, or are you eating foods that cause you bloating and perhaps causing gas (such as lettus, broccoli (sp?). BUT DEFINATELY SEE A DOCTOR!!!!
    Good luck and blessings.
  • rowanwood
    rowanwood Posts: 509 Member
    Are you for real serious?

    Because when I put stuff in my purse, my purse looks bigger because there's stuff in it. If you put food in your stomach, it will get bigger. It's sort of a duh.
  • mtapia713
    mtapia713 Posts: 29 Member
    1) See a GI doctor.
    2) See an allergist that specializes in food allergies
    3) Take a prebiotic and probiotic

    If diagnosed with IBS eat a Low FODMAP diet.

    Good Luck.
  • CharleePear
    CharleePear Posts: 1,948 Member
    I hear you OP, I get the same, I am a bigger girl and I get it, it's not a skinny girl problem. I do have IBS but I get it with pretty much all foods. I think it's gas but I am not sure. I would go to the doctor if I were you. One thing that seems to help a bit is drinking warm water while eating, or warm water with some ginger root in it. Have you tried a Low FODMAP diet? That tends to lower gas problems.
    http://www.health.arizona.edu/health_topics/nutrition/handouts/FODMAPs diet.pdf

    But I do suggest going to a doctor too, to rule out anything more major.
  • Daisy80
    Daisy80 Posts: 755 Member
    I can feel your pain. I do get it too...It is rally frustrating and I think a lot of the people commenting here do not get the point.
    I had a lot of tests and scans and until now no cause has been found. I am due an endoscopy soon and will see what that'll bring. I am now gluten free and that seems to help. I get especially bad if I re-heat carbs and I am staying completely clear of processed foods. I will look into the antibiotics and see what that does...

    Someone suggested to lower the fibre intake...I wonder why that is?
  • sammyantics
    sammyantics Posts: 191 Member
    My stomach always looks huge!! hahaha

    I didn't read through the posts, but it could be gluten. even if you're not allergic, that could be making you feel bloated.
  • Mards808
    Mards808 Posts: 4
    My tummy bulge a lot too after eating. It looks like i'm 3 to 4 months preganant. I'm trying to cut back on sodium and carbohydrates becuase it retains water.
  • shancheer24
    shancheer24 Posts: 22 Member
    What kind of foods are you eating? What type of lettuce? Iceberg lettuce is mostly water and will cause you to bloat, you can try switching to spinach instead, actually reduces bloating.

    I would take a look at the foods you are eating and look them up online to see if they are foods that typically cause bloating and adjust your diet. My guess is that even though you feel like you are eating right, the food choices are great for what you are looking to accomplish.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I had this forever. Finally talked to a GI doc (amongst other issues).

    I RARELY get it now making sure I am ALWAYS on top of taking a lactaid pill when eating dairy. I take a probiotic off and on, as well, which may help.

    Many people get it, but it's often digestive related: gas, IBS, etc.
  • vanillacoffee
    vanillacoffee Posts: 1,024 Member
    I feel like this happens to me too, but I think its mostly in my head. I also have IBS, so that probably contributes.
  • atcross
    atcross Posts: 26 Member
    Your food occupies a certain volume in space before you eat it. Depending on what it is, after you chew and swallow it, it will still occupy almost the same volume (excluding foods like whipped cream, meringue, and marshmallows that include a lot of incorporated air), only now it's in your stomach. There is no way to avoid this. It is normal. If you don't have stomach pain, don't sweat it. The smaller you are the more pronounced the appearance of the temporary increase in volume. When I was at my skinniest (BMI ~19) I would get huge "food babies" after a large meal. It's not permanent, so try not to be neurotic about it.
  • harleygroomer
    harleygroomer Posts: 373 Member
    just where do you think the food is suppose to go? mass makes mass---and it will go away. Look for something else to dwell on for a while.
  • April_KT
    April_KT Posts: 332 Member
    Thanks everyone for the advise and to let me know others know what im talking about! there are quite a few comments from people who don't realize the issue and think I am talking about a full stomach.. not what im talking about. It may be IBS I will get checked out. Thanks again!
  • lighteningjeanne855
    lighteningjeanne855 Posts: 566 Member
    One day in college, I greeted a classmate whom I hadn't seen in a while.
    Her tummy was protruding, so I congratulated her for her upcoming motherhood.
    This normal-sized woman smiled, and said that she had merely eaten lunch.

    Our gastro-intestinal system can do marvelous things with certain kinds of foods.
    Put this sentence in your browser.

    Man Gets Drunk On Food - Without A Drop Of Alcohol, Doctors Say
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  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Same thing happens to me when I eat wheat, oats, and anything with dairy (I have a dairy allergy, so that's done by accident). I only noticed the bloat after I lost weight. I've been told it's a food intolerance, which makes sense because of my dairy issues, but I still choose to eat oats. I notice a slight difference when I take a probiotic regularly, but it still happens.
  • pwr2thepeacefull
    pwr2thepeacefull Posts: 1
    My stomach does the same thing....not sure why? It even swells up after drinking water. It looks great in the morning :-)

    If you find anything out after speaking with your doctor, be sure to let me know.

    Thank you!
  • AverageUkDude
    AverageUkDude Posts: 371 Member
    Mine bloats especially after having any kind of diary, i have made the move to soya milk but there are certain things i aint cutting out of my diet.
  • Nirvanika
    Nirvanika Posts: 6
    I have a similar condition, (now for more than three years). My stomach becomes very big within seconds. Sometimes all I have to eat is an spoonful of food and I will have a big belly like magic. This swelling subsides in few hours on its own. I find it very hard to eat anything out of fear of this reaction. Doctors say that it is auto-immune issue (Crohn's disease). Please talk to your GP. Please take photos of your tummy before and after eating. Show these photos of the GP. It will help them to appreciate the situation (else they are more likely to give you some non-specific advice and waste your time). All the best.
  • moontyrant
    moontyrant Posts: 160 Member
    An inch or two is quiet normal. And if it's that big of an issue with your clothes, I respectfully suggest your clothes are a little too tight to begin with.

    I don't know if im explaining my self right.. the clothes are fit but not tight. When i eat i can tell my shirt is tighter, but like someone has mentioned it could just be me being too self conscious. i just hate that feeling of being full im odd haha

    Maybe try taking a picture premeal and another one postmeal and then see if there is a noticeable difference. The feeling of being full might skew how you see your tummy.

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