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I Am So Bloated . I Have Gained 3 Pounds

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2020

Question: I am so bloated .
I have gained 3 pounds in last 3 weeks. My weight is usually
96.5 to 97.8
I am 5 feet so not too low. Don’t look too thin.

I have gained one pound a week for past 3 weeks

I was on vacation. And got back to that weight Of 96.7

but I have gained a pound a week for 3 weeks now

I haven’t moved my bowels except for a little ball here and there

My stomach is hard

I was a heavy kid so very happy to be thin for over 40 years
Even with all the bad things going on in world. This adds to my stress

I have been under extreme stress for last few years
Too long to go in to.

How can I get my bowels moving

I’ve had this happen before

Thank you

Thought I’d see your thoughts on how to get my bowels moving

I am not anorexic if that’s your thought
I just want to stay below 98

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
IBS is a possibility.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS), it seems like you are having anxiety which might worsen the bowel syndrome.
As of now avoid spicy foods and take over the counter available antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole for symptomatic relief. Include more fiber rich foods to get a smooth bowel movements. If you are constipated you can take laxatives like lactulose at bed time.
You have to check your thyroid function test (TFT) as hypothyroidism can cause weight gain and bowel symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Given

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Lactulose is an oral syrup you can take by mouth. No need to put to Rectum as in case of fleet enema.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana