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What Causes Bloating And Hardness In The Upper Abdomen?

Hi there, I am a 40 yr old female recently experiencing extreme bloating and hardening of the upper area of my stomach, I look like i'm about 7 months pregnant after I eat meals, could this be hormone related? I've never had stomach problems or bowels problems in the past and my weight was stable at 130 lbs up until a few months ago now I am slowly putting on weight. I have had my blood work done and it came back normal and I also had a colonoscopy done and the results were normal not sure where to go from here....any suggestions?
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Dear bloting maybe due to spicy food or food allergy or gastritis.

Other possibilities like Irritable bowel syndrome, metabolic syndrome,post cholicystectomy status and malobsorption etc..

Hypothyroidism, acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome or steroid abuse may cause weight gain.

Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking, Regular exercise may help.

Take tab. pantaprazol before breakfast for one week, If symptoms not improved please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care
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What Causes Bloating And Hardness In The Upper Abdomen?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear bloting maybe due to spicy food or food allergy or gastritis. Other possibilities like Irritable bowel syndrome, metabolic syndrome,post cholicystectomy status and malobsorption etc.. Hypothyroidism, acromegaly, Cushing s syndrome or steroid abuse may cause weight gain. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking, Regular exercise may help. Take tab. pantaprazol before breakfast for one week, If symptoms not improved please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care