Big belly in women. Causes and treatment, diagnosis, how to get rid

The prospects for the appearance of a large belly cause concern in women, especially since the reasons may lie in the malfunctions of the body.

Why does fat accumulate in the abdominal area

The reasons may be of a different nature, and it depends on how you can put your figure in order, in what time and whether there is a risk of returning to the previous undesirable forms.

Food

The enemy of a lean body is unhealthy and poor nutrition. An unbalanced diet provokes fatty deposits in problem areas. And the abundance of food eaten in 1 reception stretches the walls of the stomach.

Nutritionists suggest giving up:

• white bread;
• carbonated drinks;
• sweet desserts;
• beer;
• chips and crackers
• various fast food.

The diet should be dominated by protein foods:

• low fat cottage cheese;
• poultry meat;
• lean beef;
• eggs (chicken, quail);
• vegetables.

In order to prevent the stomach walls from stretching, food should be taken in small portions 3-4 r / day. A large belly in women, the reasons for which lie in improper nutrition, can significantly decrease without additional effort, you just need to heed the advice of experts.

Physical activity level

An inactive, sedentary lifestyle significantly affects the muscles, including the abdominal:

• tissue elasticity decreases;
• the general tone of the body decreases;
• the abdominal wall ceases to keep its shape and stretches;
• metabolism is slower;
• there is a risk of prolapse of internal organs;
• a visual looseness of the figure appears.

To improve the condition, it is recommended:

• in 10 minutes. after eating, do a 15-minute exercise in the fresh air;
• start the morning with gymnastics;
• start swinging the abdominal muscles;
• walk more often, stop using the elevator, transport;
• give yourself physical activity several times during the working day.

A specialized set of exercises to restore the tone of the abdominal muscles can be found on the Internet.

Bad habits

Extra pounds appear where there are bad habits:

• Drinking alcoholic beverages... The mechanism of action is such that in the first place they are assimilated, creating a picture of saturation, in which most of the food eaten is sent to fat deposits. In women, the main accumulations are located mainly in the lower abdomen and on the thighs.
  
• Smoking... A smoked cigarette slows down the metabolism, then the body begins to "shove in the corners" not excreted and undigested substances.
• Systematic overeating... Surplus of useful and not-so-useful substances are sent to the “apron” stubs on the stomach, “breeches” of the thighs.
• Eating in the evening, before bedtime.
• Ill-considered rejection of bad habits... If there is a sharp refusal from cigarettes and replacing them with candies, cookies, then additional weight gain is possible. A similar picture awaits those who decide to apply diets or fasting.The body perceives this as a threat and, fearing a further shortage of food, tries to force its owner to "break loose" and start eating at an increased pace, for future use.

Avitaminosis

As medical studies have shown, a lack of vitamin D in the body is associated with the formation of excess body fat.

You can fill it up:

• using sunbathing;
• taking fish oil;
• the use of butter;
• inclusion in the constant diet of sea fish.

The next, vitamin C, promotes metabolism and reduces the amount of cortisol in the body (the culprit for the accumulation of harmful visceral fat). It has been proven that women who prefer yellow, red products are slimmer at the waist.

In addition to citrus fruits, vitamin C is found in:

• bell pepper;
• mango;
• kiwi;
• sauerkraut.

In adulthood, the female body begins to absorb nutrients worse, therefore, in order to avoid vitamin deficiency, doctors recommend taking multivitamin complexes.

Internal diseases

A large belly in women, the causes of which are associated with diseases of internal organs, can be reduced by removing the main problem.

For instance:

• Edematous phenomena... In the region of the abdomen and mediastinum, there are a large number of lymph nodes. If they start to work with overload, then lymph stagnation occurs, which causes swelling and visually increases the volume of the waist.
• Presence of uterine fibroids... An asymptomatic myoma that grows in size gives the impression of gaining excess weight. But here it is not a diet that will help, but an appeal to a gynecologist to clarify the diagnosis and conduct, for example, embolization of the uterine arteries.
• Ascid (cystic formation containing fluid). The disease has several causes (organ dysfunction, post-traumatic event), can be localized in the ovaries or pancreas. At a certain size, education tends to position in the central abdomen.
• Polycystic, accompanied by a giant enlargement of the kidneys. With a disease, all organs in the abdomen are displaced forward, a protrusion occurs.

The increase in volume can also be the result of an enlarged liver in cirrhosis, as well as cancerous tumors.

Inability to rest properly

With age, the inability to properly build your rest more and more affects the figure.

Body fat is more likely to grow in people who:

• spend little time sleeping at night;
• do not take daily walks in the fresh air;
• prefer to eat high-calorie food at night;
• overeat regularly, especially on holidays;
• do not intersperse mental activities with physical ones.

Flatulence

The disease is characterized by intense gas formation and delayed removal of accumulated air to the outside. As a result, the walls of the abdomen swell, visually increasing its size.

In order to avoid such a picture, it is necessary to limit in the diet:

• legumes;
• grain crops;
• white cabbage;
• broccoli;
• a number of fermenting fruits as well as apples, plums.

It is important to take seriously the primary processing of food with meals: carefully and slowly chew each serving. In case of systematic gas formation, it is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist.

Posture disorder

A sedentary, sedentary lifestyle affects the weakening of the muscle frame and deformity of the spine. One of the manifestations of this picture is hyperlordosis - a significant forward deflection of the lower back. In this case, the stomach protrudes not only due to anatomical disorders, but also because the intestines are disrupted, swelling appears, which aggravate the appearance.

To prevent the appearance of these phenomena or in their early stages, exercises for the lower back can help.

They are included in such complexes of physical activity as "Youth and spine health."Acquired scoliosis, curvature of the spine in the cervicothoracic region can also affect posture. The possible displacement of organs with it is reflected in the shape of the abdomen.

Hereditary factor

The presence of an enlarged abdomen may be a genetic factor. The predisposition is revealed by visual analysis of the appearance of parents and other close relatives.

In this case, it is difficult to get rid of excess volumes, it is easier to keep yourself in shape so as not to get fat even more. People with a pear-shaped figure and in the form of an apple are especially susceptible to fatty deposits in the lower body.

Impact of stress

Stressful situations trigger the body's defense mechanism: the production of cortisol begins, which forces glucose to break down and fight the nervous state. With a constant elevated content of the hormone in the blood and wasting glucose, the brain gives the command to accumulate in reserve.

Hence the expression "Seize stress". Often, unconsciously, a person begins to eat sweets and high-calorie foods in unlimited quantities. The excess forms a cortisol belly.

A large belly in women, the causes of which are explained by stress, can be removed on their own, observing 6 rules:

1. avoid conflicts and stress;
2. include physical exercise in the daily routine;
3. get used to eating slowly, chewing food;
4. limit the use of coffee and energy drinks;
5. follow an elementary diet;
6. ensure adequate, healthy sleep.

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Excess weight

Excessive volumes on the body, including the abdomen, appear from overeating. Some of the nutrients are not consumed by the body and are deposited in the tissues. Most often, kcal from sweets, muffins, fatty foods are sent to the bins.

Experts recommend at least:

• limit yourself in carbohydrate intake;
• go in for sports (fitness);
• monitor the condition of the intestines;
• drink enough fluids (not juices or soda).

Hormonal disruptions

Obesity can be a consequence of hormonal disruptions. One of the options is thyroid problems - hypothyroidism.

The disease provokes:

• metabolic disease;
• insomnia;
  
• lethargy;
• quick set of kg.

Correction of the work of the gland can be done under the guidance of a doctor by increasing the intake of iodine. Excess weight becomes a concomitant factor in hormonal changes associated with menopause. Lack of sex hormones affects the increased formation of visceral (abdominal) fat, which is localized under the muscles and around the organs.

Pregnancy

A significant increase in the abdomen during pregnancy, in addition to the size of the fetus and the main, physiologically justified cause, may have several others.

For instance:

• multiple pregnancy;
• metabolic disease;
• diabetes;
• polyhydramnios;
• swelling;
• significant weight gain;
• swelling of the tissue of the placenta.

In order to keep your health under control you need:

• systematic consultations with a gynecologist;
• taking measurements from the 20th week;
• blood test to determine the amount of sugar;
• regulated fluid intake;
• a diet that restricts sweets, fatty foods, and foods that cause gas.

Diagnosis of pathologies associated with an increase in abdominal volume

A primary visual examination of the abdomen can provide presumptive information about the reasons for its enlargement:

The doctor can recreate a more detailed picture based on the patient's story and the results obtained after basic research.

for instance:

• analysis for the presence of sugar in the blood;
  
• blood test for hormones;
• analysis of feces for the content of pus, parasites, particles of undigested food;
• Ultrasound of the abdomen and uterus for inflammation or neoplasms.

Methods for treating and reducing the volume of the abdomen

Most cases of abdominal enlargement are treatable. To do this, it is necessary to correctly establish the causes and eliminate them. In the fight against excess volumes, both medications and a well-established lifestyle can participate.

Treatment for pathologies of internal organs

Treatment is focused on eliminating the causes of abdominal growth.

Depending on the diagnosis, the following are used:

• conservative drug treatments (for example, diabetes mellitus);
• surgical intervention (tumors, fibroids);
• physiotherapy (against congestion in the lymphatic system);
• traditional medicine recipes (as additional and preventive measures).

In many cases, in addition to specialized therapy, drugs are prescribed that increase metabolism (based on ginseng, Echinacea purpurea) and diuretics (potassium acetate, Turboslim drainage), which help to intensively remove excess fluid and toxins from the body.

Physical activity

An enlarged belly is not always the result of accumulated body fat. A sedentary lifestyle leads to a weakening of the muscles of the peritoneum, they are no longer able to keep their shape, because of this, the skin is also subjected to stretching. As a result, under the pressure of the insides of the abdomen, its front part protrudes.

You can get rid of this phenomenon:

• signing up for fitness;
  
• starting abdominal training at home;
• taking up Nordic walking;
• visiting the swimming pool several times a week;
• doing daily morning runs.

If excess volumes appeared from overeating, then a diet with a limited amount of carbohydrates must be added to the listed physical activities.

Diet therapy

How to eat in order to be satisfied with your forms.

Nutritionists suggest adhering to 10 basic rules, according to which within 7-10 days it is necessary:

1. Ensure that the body receives a sufficient amount of fiber (30-35 g per day), which prolongs the feeling of fullness for a long time;
2. Consuming fish systematically as a source of Omega-3 (fatty acids). At the same time, metabolism is activated, fats are burned.
3. Substitute green tea for coffee. The polyphenols in the drink boost immunity and convert subcutaneous fat into energy.
4. Reduce consumption of cabbage and broccoli, which cause bloating.
5. Replace simple carbohydrates and sugars with complex ones: cereals, brown rice, whole-grain bread products.
6. Reduce the amount of salt consumed, replacing it, where possible, with lemon, spices.
7. Include dairy products with the usual percentage of fat in the diet.
8. Eat a small handful of nuts or avocados to help keep you feeling full.
9. To remove excess fluid from the body, periodically drink a decoction from a bunch of parsley.
10. Eat a fresh cucumber salad daily to help reduce swelling.

Hormonal treatment

In women, the causes of a large abdomen can be hormonal disorders associated with:

• disruptions in the endocrine system;
• pregnancy and childbirth;
• dysfunction of the genital area;
• restructuring of the body during menopause.

To make a diagnosis, research is carried out:

• blood test for the content and ratio of hormones;
• Ultrasound;
  
• tomography of the brain;
• additional profile analyzes.

Based on the results obtained, hormone therapy is prescribed: tablets, suppositories, injections.With insufficient production of the hormone by the body, replacement therapy is carried out, with an excess, drugs are prescribed that suppress the active production of the substance. Any appointments should be made exclusively by a doctor.

Physiotherapy

Today, in the fight against obesity, the following procedures are used:

• vacuum-roller massage designed to increase muscle and skin tone;
• contrast shower, which allows to activate blood flow and metabolic processes in cells;
• wrapping in film - a kind of greenhouse effect allows cells to get rid of excess fluid and fatty toxins;
• pressotherapy based on the effect of compressed air on tissues using a special hermetic suit;
• massage with essential oils;
• point effects on bioactive points;
• laser lipolysis, aimed at reducing the volume of fat cells.

Any of these procedures may have contraindications.

Most often, doctors recommend treating such methods of losing weight with caution to women with:

• myoma, fibroma;
• kidney stones, gallstones, or bladder stones;
• tumors;
• oncological diseases;
• acute skin diseases;
• cardiovascular diseases.

With age, it is difficult to maintain the previous forms, but a woman should be motivated to get to the bottom of the reason in order to remove the still small, but already growing belly. Timely diagnostics and prevention will help prolong the youth of the figure.

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