Extreme bloating towards end of day??

[MissR]

This has always been an issue with me but in the last few months it has become horrendous. I wake up in the morning and have a flat stomach and then throughout the day my stomach will grow and grow, until at night it looks like I am 3/4 months pregnant.

I have always had bloating but never this severe. I thought It was normal to bloat after you eat etc but not to the extent it is now. Does anybody here have this? Is it normal? Should I go to my doctors about it? I'm really at a loss at what to do. It makes me feel so down because I always look like I have a big tummy. Any help appreciated xx

I have attached a picture but it doesn't look as bad in pictures. I am standing at an angle where it isn't so severe. This was tonight and is usually the size it gets too. Thanks x

 

[seoj]

My stomache has always been this way too- and worse when I was younger cause I didn't eat well (at all) and my body was off balance and not processing food as well as it should- and I would have an upset tummy most days too. Not sure you have that issue at all?

I now it's totally normal to be a bit more bloated by end of day- I wake up and my tummy looks so much better!

I would say- if it's more extreme now, and you aren't feeling well because of it- certainly cannot hurt to ask your doctor. Although, in my case, doctors weren't able to help- they did all sorts of tests to no avail and kept saying "all is normal" - whatever that means! I finally saw a nauropathic doc who put me on a strict diet for 3mos- supplements etc... and that is what helped to cure my ailments (acid reflux included).

Sorry if that's no help and not at all your issue...

 

[ToughhGal]

My stomach does this as well. I used to avoid eating before going out cause of my insecurities. Many people have told me it could be hormonal imbalances, food intolerances, etc. I would definitely speak to your doctor if you feel too uncomfy. You just may be able to prevent it!

 

[MissR]

Thanks ladies! I do think it is my diet mainly, I eat very poorly and love my junk food. I have been trying to eat healthy for the past week and drinking a lot more water. I am starting to feel better (as I usually feel ill and very tired), but I still have the severe bloating. I may take a trip to the docs just to make sure it's all normal! Thanks for your replies ladies xxx

 

[d_b]

My stomach is like this.. It is worse after certain foods like bread or anything high in salt. But I think mine is mainly due to weak stomach muscles after my pregnancies.

 

[sarahfh]

This happens to me too, I've known for a few years I'm sensitive to gluten and lowering how much I have really helps, same with avoiding sugar and salt where I can. Though some of my bloating is also down to my endo, so that doesn't help. When I have a flare and have had something like pasta for dinner I bloat so much my stomach skin actually gets sore and itchy.
It's always worth getting it checked by your doctor though just it rule out anything serious.

 

[charliesoulie]

Happens to me quite regularly... I think it might be gluten related as well!