Question 1

been having lower abdomen pain and my stomach is sticking out more than usual. i look pregnant but i'm not. should i have an ultrasound?

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Abdominal pain: Lower abdominal pain and bloating can be caused by many things. It can be fie to the onset of your menstrual cycle, constipation or dietary intolerance to lactose or gluten. There are more serious cause of abdominal pain that should be ruled out. I would recommend a follow up with a doctor for further evaluation.

Question 2

pain in the right side. protruding stomach.problems in with emptying bowel.?

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See your doc: Or go to the er, not normal could be small bowel or colon problems or gyn problems if you are a female.

Question 3

what options are there for a male in early 60s with the start of beer belly (protruding belly) not caused by over eating and does not drink beer 5 11. 155 lbs,  is there a way back to a flat stomach?

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A couple items: Doubt that medications or dietary measures will succeed.  Many "beer bellies" correlate with weak hip flexors, and in some cases, postural anomalies contribute.  Suggestion is to find either an exercise physiologist or PhD level physical therapist and get into a stabilizing program.  An excellent approach is RED CORD (active-COR) device imported from Norway, but therapist needs a lot of training.

Question 4

i am overall pretty skinny and rather little underweight. 60kg at 5ft11inch height. however, lately got visible protruding belly fat . i drink lot of soda drinks. can soda cause a particular increase in stomach fat only? what's the solution now?

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: Yes, it can even you are thin. Excess carbohydrate from soda sugar will turn into belly fat if you are inactive and not spending the calories. You can see those bellies in people who drink a lot of beers which provide a lot of excess calories. You need to drop the soda drinks &amp; start exercise with particularly focusing on the trunk exercise then increase protein intake for building up the muscles.

Question 5

i am experiencing  bloating or abdominal fullness, darker yellow colored urine and stomach sticking out. feels like big ball is in my stomach :(

Accepted Answer

Please seek eval: Hi Belicia,
Sorry to hear that you have been suffering with those symptoms. Hard to say what is going on without more information but with the combination of what you mentioned, I would recommend being seen by a physician as soon as possible. Hope this helps

Question 6

hard sticking out belly(pot belly)looks like i'm pregnant.iv always had this stomach.what is it? when i lay it's flat, when i stand it sticks out hard

Accepted Answer

Diastasis recti: The aponeurosis(ligament)that fuses both sides of your abdominal muscles may be weak causing your intestines to protrude. Consult your doctor.

Question 7

where do pregnant women first see their stomach growing? right below my belly button seems to be sticking out. i haven't had sex since september w/con

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Yes: Mentally imagine the connection, an empty uterus sits in the pelvis. One with a fetus in it grows from there. Usually bulge up to belly button by 20 weeks. Should be setting yourself up with good prenatal care, prenatal vitamin, and obstetrician.

Question 8

i felt my dads stomach and it felt like a pregnant woman's. his belly button is sticking out. he has a hernia. it hurts for him to sit up. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Not ok.: He should see a doctor to make sure that he does not have ascites.  A symptomatic hernia requires surgical repair, even if he does not have ascites.

Question 9

what causes pain in upper abdomen and back?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: It could be gall badder, stomach, heart or other problems. You better have a doctor check it.

Question 10

what is a protruding abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Distension?: A protruding abdomen literally means the belly is sticking out.  Of course, this can have many causes such as obesity, pregnancy, increased bowel gas, intra-peritoneal fluid (ascites), etc.  Persistent protrusion should warrant a visit to your doctor for evaluation!

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Been having lower abdomen pain and my stomach is sticking out more than usual. i look pregnant but i'm not. should i have an ultrasound?

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Pain in the right side. protruding stomach.problems in with emptying bowel.?

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What options are there for a male in early 60s with the start of beer belly (protruding belly) not caused by over eating and does not drink beer 5 11. 155 lbs, is there a way back to a flat stomach?

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I am overall pretty skinny and rather little underweight. 60kg at 5ft11inch height. however, lately got visible protruding belly fat . i drink lot of soda drinks. can soda cause a particular increase in stomach fat only? what's the solution now?

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I am experiencing bloating or abdominal fullness, darker yellow colored urine and stomach sticking out. feels like big ball is in my stomach :(

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Hard sticking out belly(pot belly)looks like i'm pregnant.iv always had this stomach.what is it? when i lay it's flat, when i stand it sticks out hard

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Where do pregnant women first see their stomach growing? right below my belly button seems to be sticking out. i haven't had sex since september w/con

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I felt my dads stomach and it felt like a pregnant woman's. his belly button is sticking out. he has a hernia. it hurts for him to sit up. is that ok?

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What causes pain in upper abdomen and back?

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What is a protruding abdomen?

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