warum sieht mein bauch aus wie schwanger — what can you do yourself?

A belly that looks pregnant is often due to bloating from gas, food intolerances (lactose, fructose, gluten), IBS, constipation, or hormonal shifts (e.g., PMS). Self-help: keep a food diary, try an elimination diet (e.g., dairy-free for 2 weeks), eat slowly, avoid carbonated drinks and chewing gum. Regular exercise and abdominal massage can reduce gas. DNA tests for lactose intolerance (LCT gene) or celiac risk (HLA-DQ) are evidence-based; stool microbiome tests are not validated for this. If bloating is persistent, painful, or accompanied by weight loss, see a doctor to rule out serious conditions like ascites or ovarian issues. Evidence: human-strong for genetic intolerances, marketing for microbiome tests. Caveat: self-diagnosis can miss underlying medical problems.