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Bloated belly
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Im 16 years old and these past couple of months have notcied i constantly have a bloated belly and its really getting me down, im not fat its just my belly and it looks like im pregnant which im not. What can it be??
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I was going to suggest IBS or some kind of intolerance to something like dairy or wheat.
Keep a food diary and see if you can spot any triggers.
Candida is another possibility or maybe water retention. Could even by related to your cycle as many women bloat when due on and during.
What's your diet like? Do you drink a lot of fizzy drinks or have a high sugar content or processed artificial foods like microwave meals? do you drink much water? If so I'd cut down on the fizzy drinks and drink loads of water and cranberry juice.
If you have any pain or other symptoms then get checked out by your GP. I'd recommend going and having a chat with them in the meantime so they have it noted and may be able to help.
Do you have any other symptoms such as pain or wind?
Make sure you are comfortable. I know it can be tempting to try and hide it away but make sure you don't cause yoursel fmore discomfort by trying to hide it.
Keep a food diary and see if you can spot any triggers.
Candida is another possibility or maybe water retention. Could even by related to your cycle as many women bloat when due on and during.
What's your diet like? Do you drink a lot of fizzy drinks or have a high sugar content or processed artificial foods like microwave meals? do you drink much water? If so I'd cut down on the fizzy drinks and drink loads of water and cranberry juice.
If you have any pain or other symptoms then get checked out by your GP. I'd recommend going and having a chat with them in the meantime so they have it noted and may be able to help.
Do you have any other symptoms such as pain or wind?
Make sure you are comfortable. I know it can be tempting to try and hide it away but make sure you don't cause yoursel fmore discomfort by trying to hide it.
I used to get similar symtons to you and a friend said to try peppermint tea as it settles& speeds up the digetive system. I also use linseeds in breakfast cereals that help (you don`t need the details) cut out all white bread and only eat low fat foods and snacks . It worked for me and I have lost a stone which is allways a good thing.