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    Posts: 37 Member
    edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
    I am not overweight but 5'8 and 163 lbs and female. My issue is every where is fine but my stomach it sticks our around 38 inches. I am not sure if this is fat or bloating but it isn't a fibroid(got it checked). Not sure what to do.

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    • Posts: 37 Member
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    • Posts: 502 Member
      I would seek medical advise, if it is bloating, I am sure there is medication that can address that. Ive got nothing... sorry.
    • Posts: 2,694 Member
      edited April 2016
      Beer belly?
      High carbohydrate diet could do this. Beer is high carb.
      Ever notice how to kids that have malnutrition in Africa have bellies sticking out? Are you eating anything nutritious?
    • Posts: 37 Member
      I don't drink beer or any alcohol... This is why I am confused...
    • Posts: 37 Member
      it is somewhat hard but also squishy
    • Posts: 37 Member
      No possibility of being pregnant...
    • Posts: 868 Member
      SharpSabreSword wrote: »
      No possibility of being pregnant...

      Second thought is celiac can cause crazy bloating. I'd go back into the doctors and have more testing done.
    • Posts: 8,736 Member
      Do you have any digestive/ bowel issues? I've seen IBD patients with bellies like that
    • Posts: 3,013 Member
      There are many things it could be, but we need more information to even have a chance of helping you figure it out (most of us don't have medical degrees so your best bet is always finding a really good doctor). Do you have any history of eating disorders? I know with anorexia if you go long periods of starving or under eating most of the weight gain will go straight to the stomach, unfortunately. It's happened to me, but on a much smaller scale than this.
      I wish you all the best and I hope you figure out what it is! Once you do find out the cause please keep us updated as I'm sure this may help someone down the road!
    • Posts: 1,741 Member
      My co-worker has Crohn's and she sometimes gets a belly like that.
    • Posts: 37 Member
      I don't eat fast or processed foods. I generally eat pretty well and have never had any past with eating disorders.
    • Posts: 8,736 Member
      booksandchocolate12 wrote: »
      My co-worker has Crohn's and she sometimes gets a belly like that.

      My tummy doesn't do that but I've been many Crohn's and UC patient's bellies that do
    • Posts: 234 Member
      Also, my issues were accompanied by the symptoms of IBD and a number of other things. Find someone who will treat the underlying condition not the symptoms.
    • Posts: 316 Member
      Could it be visceral fat? It's pretty much fat around the organs which causes belly fat, mostly. Though you are in a healthy weight, you are on the higher scale, you could be holding fat in your stomach. Have you ever tried to lose it through calories deficit?

      I would first rule out any medical possibilities. Have you ever done a body fat test? What have Doctors said/suggested? Do you feel uncomfortable? having bowl movements everyday?

    • Posts: 1 Member
      How old are you? I am in my early 40's and have the same issue due to (I think) peri-menopause. Is this something new?
    • Posts: 1,794 Member
      oolagirl wrote: »
      How old are you? I am in my early 40's and have the same issue due to (I think) peri-menopause. Is this something new?

      OP is 18 years old. She needs to see her doctor.
    • Posts: 179 Member
      Well like other have said going to the doctor to check for other things would be ideal but it doesnt look bad.
    • Posts: 470 Member
      hstoblish wrote: »
      Seriously, please get an ultrasound. You can PM me, but my story is pretty scary. What I learned is that sometimes you need to advocate for your health hard. I saw multiple doctors before I found one who took me seriously. If you have a protruding abdomen, especially one that is getting worse, you need to get it checked out.

      I second this. Go have it checked again. I had an ovarian cyst that grew huge. I ended up with sepsis, kidney failure, and in the hospital for 6 weeks. Get it looked at.
    • Posts: 276 Member
      I have a similar issue...add me!
    • Posts: 276 Member
      Please pm for info
    • Posts: 519 Member
      I had the same thing. I was just skinny fat. I started eating at a deficit and as I lost weight, I lost the stomach. can't hurt to talk to a doctor though especially considering how young you are.
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