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My stomach is round and bloated, and it makes me look pregnant
Women's Health | Last Active: Dec 12, 2025 | Replies (367)Comment receiving replies
Hello,
I have chronic bloating and distention of the abdomen and am very uncomfortable all of the time. I have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy (both negative), have tried a low FODMAP diet for several weeks, with no change. I do take probiotics as well a ginger root and peppermint. I rarely have cramping, except after a bowel movement. After a BM, the distention is more severe for the entire day. My GI doctor is at a lost as to what to do now. It seems much of the GI field is mysterious, and, unfortunately there are no answers for many conditions, including this. Is there anyone out there with similar symptoms? Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
Thank you!
Helen
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Thank you so much! Do you make tea with the ginger? I will follow through with the meg-polyzyme.
I usually sip it in water throughout the day or I will add it to my food. I drink a lot of bone broth and will add it to that as well as turmeric. I hope these will help you too. 😌
Will try everything! Thank you!
I should have said from the beginning. I have a small blanket that heats up and I put it on my abdominal area. That really feels great! I work on a computer at home quite a bit, so I am able to somewhat recline, work and get
some relief at the same time!
@lelia After reading your post I'm wondering how you got the information on what to eat and what not to eat. I am at the point where whatever I eat causes belching, bloating, distention and extreme flatulence I also have watery diarrhea and some constipation. My GI doctor has told me that there is nothing she can do for me. I saw a GI at the University of Michigan hospital but he doesn't seem to know what to do either.
@lelia Thank you for your reply. Everyone is urging me to go to Mayo. I have an appointment at U of M on the 28th. The doctor I will be seeing is an intern and he seems as baffled as the GI that I was seeing in Midland, MI. Could you give me the name of the doctor you saw at Mayo? Was testing done as an outpatient? If so where did you stay while you were there? At this point, I'm living on Boost and can't eat any regular food. I looked into the FODMAP but don't think I could tolerate any of it. I have been diagnosed with radiation enteritis but I think there is more than that going on. I truly appreciate all the information you have given me. I have been dealing with the damage to my small intestine since I had colon cancer surgery in 2001. It may be true that there is nothing that can be done for me but I'm not quite ready to give up yet. I'm glad that you are doing better. It gives me hope that something can be done for me. Bless you, Elaine
@lelia Thank you for the information. I will have to work around my daughter's work schedule. She will be driving me to Mayo. How long did it take to get an appointment? Thank you also for your thoughts and prayers. You have been a blessing to me. Elaine
@lelia Thanks again. Elaine
Helen, one of the hallmark signs of Microscopic Colitis is diarrhea, constipation, brain fog, irritability, and abdominal pain. It's hard to diagnose. A biopsy of your colon has to be performed to diagnose MC. Many doctors - GI specialists don't know this. The only thing that helps is change your diet. It is doable. I have MC and I think Celiac. Keep me in touch, Dorothy
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I am so sorry I meant to type mega-polyzyme. It is made by InterPlexus. As for the ginger, I have found that raw minced ginger works better than ginger tea packets.