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Bloated and swollen abdomen for months now

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typeone · 20/10/2026 21:42

Have had horrific bloating in my whole abdomen for around 2 months. By midday and hardly eating anything I feel so full I have to unbutton my clothes. It never goes down or goes away! I look 6 months pregnant constantly. All the way from my c section scar (from 4 years ago) up to my ribcage. It is tender and painful when I press anywhere on my abdomen.

I’ve been actively trying to lose weight, improve my fitness etc for about 4 months such as running 5k 2 or 3 times a week and doing weights so I am stronger and fitter. I have visibly lost weight everywhere apart from my abdomen. I eat well due to having type 1 diabetes and I hardly drink.

I am so nervous about what it could be. I have seen the doctor, she felt my abdomen and noted the swelling and potentially around my left ovary. She thinks it is gynae related and has got me in for a CA125 blood test on Friday… Has anyone else had similar?

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SpamIAm · 20/10/2026 21:56

No similar experience to share, but you’ve done the right thing seeing the GP. It’s one of those isn’t it - could be nothing or could be something, so best to get it checked.

chucklebrother · Yesterday 19:00

I am in a similar position, I keep meaning to go to the doctor's but then I'm wondering if it's just middle age and putting on weight. How did you get on today @typeone ?

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