stomach hard and uncomfortable feels bloated all the time

I have experienced a very hard and bloated stomach in the past month  I have done nothing different my eating and exercise has been the same  What is going on?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Bloating is any abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. As a symptom, the patient feels a full and tight abdomen, which may cause abdominal pain sometimes accompanied by borborygmus.

Common causes for abdominal bloating are:

    * Overeating (gastric distension)
    * Lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance and other food intolerances
    * Food allergy
    * Aerophagia (air swallowing, a nervous habit)
    * Irritable bowel syndrome
The symptom of bloating can be well managed through dietary changes that prevent the over-reaction of the gastrocolic reflex. Having soluble fiber foods and supplements, substituting dairy with soy or rice products, being careful with fresh fruits and vegetables that are high in insoluble fiber, and eating regular small amounts can all help to lessen the symptoms. Foods and beverages to be avoided or minimized include red meat, oily, fatty and fried products, dairy (even when there is no lactose intolerance), solid chocolate, coffee (regular and decaffeinated), alcohol, carbonated beverages, especially those also containing sorbitol, and artificial sweeteners.

Hope this helped. Let us know if you need any more help.

[hannah90]

Hi, i have had unprotected sex, next day came on my period, which is was due to come on anyway, then i took the morning afterpill and had my period for 4 days now, it is quite heavy, my stomach feels alot harder than usual, could i be pregnant? even though my period feels like a period and am on abit heavy?

[knokas]

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