I am 62 yrs old with a history of intestinal issues, such as diverticulitis and just all around gas, cramps, etc if I eat acidic or most vegetable or spicy foods. I try to stay away from most of it although I feel I lack in vitamins due to not eating much fruit and veggies. I do supplement with vitamins. My concern is that lately I feel like I am bloating, swelling (not sure of the right word) right under my breasts/top of abdomen area, more prevalent on the left side. At first I just thought I was gaining weight, but I really don t eat that much and it feels more like fluid in there than anything. Sometimes it also feel like a band across that area. I do not have any pain involved. I also have bowel movements several times a day (not loose or diarrhea). I do have a rectocele and sometimes it s hard to have a bowel movement, but I don t feel constipated. Anyway, it caused me a lot of discomfort that I have never felt before. Thank you for your input.