warum sieht mein bauch aus wie schwanger — what symptoms are typical?

A bloated belly that looks like a pregnancy bump is a common symptom known as abdominal distension. Typical accompanying symptoms include a feeling of fullness, excessive gas (flatulence), cramping abdominal pain, upper abdominal pressure, and sometimes nausea. Causes are diverse: food intolerances (lactose, fructose, histamine, gluten), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and organic diseases like celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease. In women, hormonal fluctuations (menstrual cycle, endometriosis) can worsen bloating. Home tests (e.g., microbiome or DNA tests) may offer clues but are not diagnostic and do not replace medical evaluation. Evidence for such tests is mostly marketing-driven; a reliable approach is symptom tracking with a food diary. Safety note: If distension is persistent, painful, or accompanied by unintended weight loss or blood in stool, consult a doctor immediately.