Why do I look like I am so bloated, everyoone keeps asking if I am pregnant?

Question

I have gained some weight back in about the last two years I was 130 lbs(18 years old) and now I weigh 150 lbs(20 years old) 5'8 I am not fat or anything but my stomach is a little chubby, sometimes I get so bloated that I look pregnant and people will actually ask me if I am pregnant or not??? I know I am not pregnant I been getting my periods and everything, what causes this and how can I prevent it? Any serious answers will help thank you!

Answer 1

Tell everybody a different story. The different stories will eventually all get back to each other and maybe they might realise something in the process.

Answer 2

Bloating is the swelling of the abdominal region which may be uncomfortable or painful. It may last for only a few days for some, or for long periods of time for others. Occasional bloating associated with constipation is frequently brought on by life circumstances such as travel, a change in diet, or pregnancy. Chronic bloating with constipation is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying problem. This constipation related bloating can develop for a number of reasons and can be a source of discomfort and self-consciousness.
Abdominal bloating may happen due to a build up of gas in the colon. When waste has a slow transit time through the colon, in some cases, fermentation may occur, creating a buildup of air. This can cause the abdominal region to swell, and can result in gas, pain, and extreme discomfort. The bloating can be caused by the masses of stool within the internal cavities putting pressure on the muscle walls and on various organs, causing a bloated sensation or feeling of fullness. Constipation can also allow harmful bacteria and intestinal invaders to become overpopulated in the digestive tract, and this may create dysbiosis—an imbalance between beneficial bacteria and harmful organisms in the intestinal system. The body may react by bloating up and creating a sense of fullness in the abdominal region. In these cases, a repopulation of beneficial bacteria through supplementation and active culture yogurt products will benefit the intestinal tract, and may help reduce the symptoms of bloating, constipation, and gas. There is so much more information through this link :
http://www.colon-cleanse-constipation.com/bloating-with-constipation.html

I work for the Global Healing Center, and we take calls about this issue every day, it is a real problem right now for more people than you think.

I am sending you positive energy, and I hope this helps you, good luck!

Answer 3

To Relieve Bloating (www.pioneerthinking.com)

Ingredients:
1 cup boiled water
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

Combine ingredients and drink while still warm. You can sweeten with a little honey.

HOPE THIS HELPS

ARTICLE is from: http://www.webmd.com/hw/heartburn/aa113332.asp

Gas, bloating, and burping
You may be able to prevent gas, burping, and bloating.

Take steps to avoid swallowing air:
Eat slowly. Avoid gulping food or beverages. When you rush through meals or eat on the run, you are more likely to swallow air.
Chew your food thoroughly before you swallow.
Avoid drinking through a straw.
Avoid chewing gum or eating hard candy.
Do not smoke or use other tobacco products.
If you wear dentures, check with a dentist to make sure they fit properly.
Keep calm. Tension and anxiety can cause you to swallow air.
Keep a food diary if you suspect that gas is caused by certain foods. Write down what you eat or drink and when symptoms occur to help you identify foods or drinks that may cause gas. Once these problem foods are identified, avoid or limit them to reduce or prevent symptoms.
Talk with your health professional or a dietitian about ways to maintain a balanced diet if you want to permanently eliminate certain foods or drinks. For more information, see the topic Healthy Eating.
If you suspect milk or other dairy products are causing your symptoms, try limiting or eliminating these foods. For more information, see the topic Lactose Intolerance.
If you cook with dry beans, soak them in water overnight, then pour off the water and cook the soaked beans in fresh water. This may reduce the amount of natural sugars in the beans after the cooling process and help prevent gas and bloating.
Do not overeat. Large meals can make you feel bloated. Try eating 6 small meals a day rather than 3 large ones.
Avoid constipation, which is a common cause of bloating. For more information, see the topic Constipation, Age 12 and Older or Constipation, Age 11 and Younger.
Avoid laxatives.
Use an antigas product that you can buy without a prescription.
Food enzymes, such as Beano, which help break down the sugars found in vegetables and grains, can be added to foods that cause you to have gas.
If you have lactose intolerance, lactase enzyme supplements, such as Dairy Ease and LactAid, can be taken with dairy products to help break down lactose in food.
Peppermint and other herbs (carminatives) that soothe the digestive tract may permit belching and decrease bloating after large meals.
Exercise regularly.

Answer 4

this is related to your eating habit. you need to look after you diet . if your eating 3 times a day make them 6 with small portion and avoid fatty food or un well cooked food and don't drink water while eating.