Large stomach with no increase in weight.

This is a thread from October last year.

Would of been nice to know the outcome from Jeannie99.

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Fluid in it not on it.

When I was 38 my tummy went hard. It was already big as I was over 19st in those days. Ultra sound found a cyst on my left ovary with 2 litres of fluid on it. I was given options . And decided on a total hysterectomy. When they opened me up they found my right ovary covered in cysts. So I would have lost it anyway. But because it was my decision the sort of operation I had ,they even took my cervix . I recovered from the operation in 6 weeks. Luckily all the cysts were no cancerous.

So go back to your GPs you know what is normal for your body. MRI would show even more than CT scans.

Hope you find out what is wrong soon.

A CT scan may be the way to go. I had a large abdomen and the symptom I had was low iron - the CT scan showed a large tumour - The GP was amazed because none of the normal cancer signs were there.
I was very lucky and treated at a research institute in Bordeaux - further tests showed I had an active lymphoma. My doctor is a haematologist who has cured me. I am now two and a half years post chemo - with lymphoma they consider two years a cure - although I will continue to have six monthly checks till five years - then annually till ten.
The abdomen has yet to really flatten out although it is much better.

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Obviously get back to your GP and ask for more tests. Having said that my stomach visibly shrinks if I stop eating bread. I literally look 9 months pregnant sometimes if I’ve been eating lots of toast etc.

If it showed an unusual cyst then you absolutely need referred to gynaecology. Do get back onto your GP and ask for this ASAP. Best to be sure.

I've asked for a face to face appointment I really do need to get this sorted out because this is not normal for me.
I have a condition Urticaria and have had a number of episodes last and this years taking high does of medication and I'm just wondering if this may have anything to do with the bloating.
Thanks everyone again it really is a comfort to have people who are prepared to give advice and suggestions when members are worried, I really do appreciate it.

Definitely go back to Dr. Ask for referral to look at cyst in more detail including testing samples. Mention about fibroid/other growths that can be mistaken for fibroids. Insist on a referral to a gyneacological specialist to check womb, ovaries etc. Do not allow yourself to be fobbed off. Let us know how you get on

Sounds like your GP feels they have ruled out "concerning" causes & left it at that. It's obviously bothering you so ask them if there are other conditions that they could test for. Coeliac can cause bloating and can start at any age, I don't know if you would have it for a year without developing other symptoms, but it's just an example- if you know what's causing it there might be something that would lessen it.

how do they know the cyst is nothing to be concerned about, esp if unusual in your age group.
have they done a biospy.
do keep on at them.
contact GP again. press them on above question.
so often people are palmed off, medics are making assumptions on probability. you need analysis.
just keep asking: how do they know.

Yes, absolutely contact the GP again! They’ve investigated it so far but haven’t given you a diagnosis, so they need to find out just what’s going on. You may regret it if you don’t go back to them.

Thinking of you.

Thank you for your comments.
I have had a couple of ultrasounds and was told the cyst they had found was unusual for a post menopausal women but nothing to be concerned about. Also had a CT colonoscopy test which didn't show anything up.
Thing is my stomach is big and not how it used to be a year ago and it does concern me as it's so unusual for me to look like this.
There must be a reason for this, would you contact the GP again, I'm just not sure what to do.

I would insist on a scan of your tummy asap swelling like that is not normal could be signs of ovarian cysts,I had this in my early 40's and two cysts where found by my consultant they where undetectable by normal examination I was in hospital 3 days later having them removed along with a full hysterectomy,that was 30 yrs ago it is known as the silent killer so sorry if this scares you but please insist on a scan.

Face to face consultation with your GP or Nurse Practitioner ASAP.
DONT BE PUT OFF BY THEIR TAME DRAGON RECEPTIONIST.

I agree with Terribull please insist on more checks.

You should get it checked ASAP, it could be nothing to worry about, but I do believe one of the symptoms of ovarian cancer is bloating

Have you had an ultrasound scan, Jeannie ?

It sounds like bloating or your husband may be on the right track. Best to discuss it with your GP to rule out other causes.