My stomach is getting bigger, and I have constipation. Why?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 21 year old girl. I used to eat a lot from my childhood, but I was not that fat. I had a big belly from 13 years, and I used to hide it in my dress because I was shy of it. From about five months my stomach has become bigger. I have problems with sitting and doing daily household works like cleaning and washing. I had no such problems when I was in college, and it all started after my college life. I also have a constipation problem, and I do not go to the bathroom daily. Usually, I go once in two or four days. I do not hold it in, but I do not have the feeling to go to the bathroom at all. I have a habit of holding urine, and sometimes I hold my urine for 12 hours. I have no problems with my periods, as usual, it is two days early and some pain in the starting, for which I take painkillers. I did not consult any doctor still. I am also attaching the photos of my stomach. Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

After seeing your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), this is what I feel.

The issue with your stomach and constipation is related to your lifestyle only.

It appears that the level of physical activity is very less in your case and so you are facing these problems.

Have a check on the diet you take. Have a fiber-rich diet, so that it will solve the problem of constipation and also will help to reduce the abdominal fat.

Practice regular physical exercises and concentrate more on abdominal exercises.

For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As I have already mentioned above, take a fiber-rich diet like banana, green leafy vegetables, etc.

If the constipation problem is not improved, then try taking medicines.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online.