Hi, all. I am in need of your opinions here. For the past couple of years, I have this stomach that makes me look like I am pregnant. I am very petite and just the right size but I constantly hide my stomach because of its appearance- it is bulging and I do not think it is because I am fat or obese. I am on average weight for my height and am very puzzled about this stomach. I have an ongoing on and off abdominal pain esp in the left lower area and recurrent diarrhea and constipation. When I drink a glass of water, I would be in the toilet every 10 minutes to urinate. I have chest/neck pains. Sometimes, my anus and genital area would itch. Does anyone has an opinion about this? What causes abdominal swelling or protrusion? Anyone out there experiencing the same as I do? I will be seeing a gastro esp sometime this month but it would be helpful if someone could at least share their experiences .... Thanks.

It sounds like it is time to break down and go see the doctor. The bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea/constipation could indicate diverticulosis or Crohn's disease or something along those lines. Urgency to urinate is a little more scary as it might indicate that you are developing a fistula. None of these conditions get better by waiting, but can get worse and infected and you could have a really big mess, like I did before I finally got things treated. Please make an appointment today and get checked out.