Fasting for a few days...distended belly.

[jolie8558]

Hello all,

I am thin in all areas of my body except I always seem to have a pouch. If I water fast for a day or two it goes away, however as soon as I start eating, no matter what it is, the distention returns. I am concerned that I have parasites as I traveled to Tibet a few years ago and definitely became very sick with something there. However when I got back to the states, I was tested and nothing showed up. I'm not sure how they would have just left my body though. Does anyone know what this could be/have any recommendations on how to go about treating this effectively??

Thank you so much!

Jolie

[RawFeelsGood]

Hi Jolie,

How were you tested? Via blood tests or x-rays/scans? I would suggest getting all done to be sure. It can also be a reaction to a particular food. I have many allergies and sensitivities (including some that are highly nutritious and commonly used in raw 'cooking') so when I eat one of them, my belly extends immediately. In some cases, it extends as soon as I eat foods that are fine for me too, which is normal for me. So do go ahead and get a range of tests done to ensure you're ok as it can differ from one person to the next. Keep us posted!

[MysticTree]

are you a raw vegan foodist?

What do you eat when you are not fasting?

[jolie8558]

Hi to both of you,

I only had a stool sample performed. I didn't even know they could do X-rays and bloodwork wasn't offered as an alternative. I will look into that. Yes I am a raw vegan, but I do occasionally have steamed veggies and brown rice. If you have any suggestions let me know. I'll let you know what the doctor says.

Best,
Jolie