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What Is The Remedy For The Extra Pounds Around The Stomach With IBS?
I have gained about 40 pounds over the past year or more around my stomach area, and cannot feel comfortable in my clothes anymore. I have IBS..but otherwise healthy female post menopausal. Please help me get rid of this BIG stomach. I don't eat a lot.
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Irritable bowel syndrome may not the cause of gaining weight.
The accumulation of fat around the belly has to managed by decreasing the calorie intake and burning the extra calories.
You need to monitor your diet and exercise regularly.
Decrease the amount of fat and carbohydrates in your diet.
Exercise regularly especially cardio-exercises for rapid loss of weight.
Drink plenty of water and increase fiber in diet.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Irritable bowel syndrome may not the cause of gaining weight.
The accumulation of fat around the belly has to managed by decreasing the calorie intake and burning the extra calories.
You need to monitor your diet and exercise regularly.
Decrease the amount of fat and carbohydrates in your diet.
Exercise regularly especially cardio-exercises for rapid loss of weight.
Drink plenty of water and increase fiber in diet.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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