severe stomach bloating

lindsayhaney · Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 1

im concerned. my stomach looks as if im pregnant but im not i have been tested, im not experiencing any pain but when i have intercourse i have little at times but it isnt all the time. i went to the doctor awhile ago and was checked for systs but they could not find any, im always sucking my stomach in just thinking its just fat but when i stand up comfortable its hard and looks as if im carrying a baby i need some advice.

Natalia · Supporter Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 359

I think you need to go back to the doctor’s. it happens often that a problem may not be visible at the beginning or at first visit, but if it progresses, it may become visible and easier to diagnose.
It is important that you undergo a full physical exam, including pelvis and rectum. These tests should be guideline to any subsequent tests.
You may undergo another ultrasound or whatever your physician finds necessary.

Your abdominal swelling could be due to problems with your ovaries, like cysts, or even uterine fibroids that often cause lower abdominal swelling. These fibroids grow in the uterine wall and are benign growths and besides the swelling could be causing pain after intercourse as well as bleeding between periods and abdominal pain. They are most common in women of childbearing age. It is these fibroids that make a woman look pregnant.

Of course, there are many other possible reasons that could be making your stomach swell, including IBS, appendicitis, abdominal masses, ovarian masses and this is why you should get a full physical exam.

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or celiac diease which is confused with IBS

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Or it could be candida. Candida can travel throughout the body and to different organs, i.e., intestines, liver, lungs, mouth, etc. If you have Candida you need to stay on a very strict diet for quite some time. No sugar, no yeast, etc. Research on internet. It can be very serious depending on how long you have had it. [/quote]

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