My DD was born with a large protruding tummy. Her tummy has remained large and grown with her (she has been overweight most her life). We are an active family, so we have encouraged her to join numerous sports clubs over the years. We watch her diet and encourage healthy eating (she does not eat lots of fatty/sugary foods). I have raised my concerns with the doctor and been referred to a dietitian. We have kept a diary of her diet and activity and been advised that we are doing everything correct, not to worry and eventually she will grow into herself. This just isn't happening, her tummy is growing with her and to be honest is looking larger despite our efforts around diet and exercise.
Over the last year she has started getting extreme tummy pain. This is not a consistent pain (happens every few weeks/months), it comes in waves and lasts a few days. When she has a bout of these pains, they are a bit like contractions and at the peak of the pain she is doubled over and screaming in agony. No pain killer ease them. It has resulted in me taking her to A&E, they have taken her bloods/urine sample and these are both clear. I have taken her to the doctors and they have advised it could be irritable bowl or anxiety.
I feel that her large tummy and the pains are somehow related. I have made this suggestion to the doctor, but they don't think it is likely.
I have tried cutting out wheat and dairy, but it doesn't appear to make any difference.
She hasn't started her periods but is showing signs of puberty, not sure if this is a reason for the pains. Another theory is that her tummy will reduce once she starts her periods (I am not sure about this).
I feel I am failing my DD on two counts, her weight/tummy and I can't ease her pains.
I am willing to try anything to help my DD, suggestions welcome.