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I lost 220lbs naturally. the more weight i lose, the more issues im having. they found an umbilical hernia on my ct. im having an endoscopy/colonoscopy tomorrow. could it be the loose skin pressing on my bowel that is causing the bloat/discomfort?

Q: i lost 220lbs naturally. the more weight i lose, the more issues im having. they found an umbilical hernia on my ct. im having an endoscopy/colonoscopy tomorrow. could it be the loose skin pressing on my bowel that is causing the bloat/discomfort?

: The skin is external. The bowel is internal. They do not interact. Bloating &amp; discomfort probably has nothing to do with external skin. I would just follow through with your GI doctor's evaluation at this time.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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The skin is external. The bowel is internal. They do not interact. Bloating & discomfort probably has nothing to do with external skin. I would just follow through with your GI doctor's evaluation at this time.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 6/9/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. Wait for your procedure findings. Good luck.

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A member asked:

I lost 220lbs naturally. the more weight i lose, the more issues im having. they found an umbilical hernia on my ct. im having an endoscopy/colonoscopy tomorrow. could it be the loose skin pressing on my bowel that is causing the bloat/discomfort?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Dr Colantino agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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