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My stomach is round and bloated, and it makes me look pregnant
Women's Health | Last Active: Apr 24, 2024 | Replies (367)Comment receiving replies
I am a middle aged male. 6 feet tall and around 125 pounds. I can't gain much weight. In the last 10 years or so I have been unable to increase the calories I consume without getting stomach discomfort. It usually feels like I ate too much or sometimes I get some burning or discomfort in my stomach. In recent years I have found more and more foods and drinks that don't agree with me. I also have problems with constipation.
I have seen a number of dieticians. I am on my fifth GI doctor. I have been treated twice for intestinal bacterial overgrowth. The first time helped a little bit.
I don't think that the doctors have been able to really figure out what's wrong with me. I have had blood tests for different conditions. I had a gastric emptying study.
The doctors have had me try some medications for reflux. None have helped so far. I wonder if this is not the right type of thing to treat my problem.
Has anyone out there had similar problems and have any suggestions for me?
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Has anyone suggested IBS?
I look forward to hearing from @keetafox, @clutch, @njh and @ken82 because my situation is somewhat similar to Schnoz' - very thin, can't gain weight, and very bloated and uncomfortable. Unlike Schnoz, I am an elderly female with height loss due to serious scoliosis and kyphosis that impacts my lungs and other organs in addition to the bloat's effects.
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Hello @schnoz and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You are not alone in what you are experiencing. I found an existing discussion where members have been sharing similar experiences so you will notice I've move your post here.
Members like @keetafox @clutch @njh and @ken82 may be able to come in and share more with you. You can also click on the "View and Reply" button and read through what they've already shared.
Have you thought of keeping a food journal to help identify trends with foods that may flare symptoms? What about also looking into gut health practices?