Over the past 6 months I’ve really noticed that I’m looking so bloated that I look pregnant. I can’t tie it to any foods in particular, and I also wake up in the morning looking bloated and feeling really uncomfortable. I feel really heavy around the abdomen and when I eat I feel full really quickly even after a small meal. I’m 29, fairly active and healthy. My bloated stomach is so disproportionate to the rest of my body it’s really getting me down and making me extremely self conscious.
I’ve been to the GP three times now this year, the first time I was told it was because I’d had a baby (which was two years ago!), the second time I was told to take Gaviscon to see if it helped, I went last week and got told to take peppermint capsules.
I am concerned that it might not be food related and could be gynaecological. I have extremely heavy periods, a lot of abdominal discomfort, and the fact I look so bloated even first thing in the morning are making me worried that it’s something like fibroids, or a cyst. I did say that to the GP I saw last week and she said to try the peppermint capsules for a week and then come back and I could ask to be referred for a scan. I also want to ask about the CA125 blood test as I do have a family history of cervical cancer.
I suppose I’m wondering if anyone has similar symptoms or experience? Was it food related or could it be a sign of something gynae related?