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Why is my stomach so big and hard?

When your stomach swells and feels hard, the explanation might be as simple as overeating or drinking carbonated drinks, which is easy to remedy. Other causes may be more serious, such as an inflammatory bowel disease. Sometimes the accumulated gas from drinking a soda too quickly can result in a hard stomach.

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Overview If your stomach is feeling hard and swollen, it’s usually a side effect from certain foods or drinks. Sometimes, when accompanied by other symptoms, a hard stomach is an indication of an underlying condition. A hard, swollen stomach will usually go away after you stop consuming whatever food or drink triggered it. However, sometimes the symptoms stick around and are a sign you need medical attention. Here’s what you need to know about the causes and treatments of a hard stomach. Why is my stomach hard? When your stomach swells and feels hard, the explanation might be as simple as overeating or drinking carbonated drinks, which is easy to remedy. Other causes may be more serious, such as an inflammatory bowel disease. Causes of a hard stomach include: Carbonated drinks Sometimes the accumulated gas from drinking a soda too quickly can result in a hard stomach. This uncomfortable feeling dissipates as the gas is expelled. Overeating Eating too much at one sitting or eating too quickly can give you an uncomfortable sense of fullness along with a hard stomach. The discomfort usually goes away over time as the food moves through the digestive system. Constipation If you’re having trouble with bowel movements, you may be constipated. This can lead to an uncomfortable feeling of being overly full or bloated along with a hard stomach. Food intolerance If you have trouble digesting certain foods — for example, dairy for lactose intolerance — consuming that food can result in bloating and swelling that can make your stomach feel hard. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) IBS can cause several symptoms that may result in a hard stomach: bloating

cramping

gas

abdominal pain Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) IBD includes conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease which can cause abdominal bloating and cramping that can make your stomach feel hard. Diverticulitis Diverticulitis, an inflammation and infection of the digestive tract, can also result in bloating and swelling that may make your stomach feel hard. Gastritis Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach usually caused by a stomach ulcer or an H. pylori bacterial infection. Symptoms include: pain

bloating

a hard stomach Stomach cancer Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, commonly involves either the stomach lining or stomach muscle walls. Although this is a relatively rare cancer, it may result in a hard stomach. Hard stomach during pregnancy Generally, you expect a hard stomach when you’re pregnant. Your hard-feeling stomach is caused by the pressure of your uterus growing and putting pressure on your abdomen. The hardness of your stomach while pregnant can be more pronounced if you eat a low-fiber diet or drink a lot of carbonated beverages. If your experience severe pain along with your hard stomach, you should see your OB-GYN or seek immediate medical attention. Sometimes severe pain in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy is an indicator of miscarriage. Although more common in the third trimester, in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, discomfort can come from labor contractions or Braxton-Hicks contractions. Typically Braxton-Hicks contractions pass. If the contractions don’t pass and become more persistent, it might be a sign that you’re going into labor.

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How can I reduce my waist size?

Reducing your waist circumference Keep a food journal where you track your calories. Drink more water. Exercise at least 30 minutes, three times a week. More if possible. Eat more protein and fiber. Reduce your added sugar intake. Get more sleep. Reduce your stress.

intermountainhealthcare.org - Your waist circumference matters more than your weight

Knowing you need to reduce your waist circumference is a lot easier than actually doing it. If your waist circumference is larger than the guidelines above, you should talk to your doctor about how to reduce it. Unfortunately, it’s pretty difficult to reduce only your waist. Specific waist and belly reducing exercises typically do little to shrink your visceral fat. For best results, you’ll need to reduce your overall body fat percentage. Here are some ideas.

Keep a food journal where you track your calories.

Drink more water.

Exercise at least 30 minutes, three times a week. More if possible.

Eat more protein and fiber.

Reduce your added sugar intake.

Get more sleep.

Reduce your stress.

If you have a long way to go in reducing your waist circumference, it can feel overwhelming or even hopeless. Thankfully, losing just ten percent of your body weight can help to improve your health. And if you’re measuring your progress in terms of inches, you might see results more quickly than you would with the scale. Set daily goals and over time you’ll see results.

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