Swollen tummy (distended lower abdomen) whilst at desk!!

[nellypope]

Does anyone else experience this when they are sat behind a desk all day? I have recently taken a job which is much more sendentary and I sit at my desk from 9-5 (except an hour at lunch) I always end up with a swollen abdomen by about 3pm. I have tried to eliminate food, and can't see a connection.

Anyone else experience this at a desk

[Drisgirl]

Cant say I have but from what you say there could be a connection.
Sorry cant help but i'm sure that someone else can.
Is your tummy still distended once you get home and are walking about?

[nellypope]

That's what makes me think! Cos by the time I get home and walk about it goes away....

[Drisgirl]

It looks very like you are possibly even retaining fluid given the sedentary job you have.
Sometimes its not until you start moving about that you feel the need to go to the loo.
If you remain concerned then a wee visit to your GP would put your mind at rest -also during your lunch hour try even a 15 min walk that might get things moving !!

[Eve]

What do you usually eat for lunch?

[Carol-Marksy]

Yes I experienced the same discomfort when I became a Secretary approximately 15 years ago. I went to my local Quacks (Doctors) and was given some helpful advice about eating my lunch or snacking at a desk. Basically when you sit your rib-cage leans on your abdomen which prevents your food digesting properly, so try to eat meals leaning back in your chair or preferably upright. This may help. I also found I would rush eating my food because lets face it we all multi-task.

[nellypope]

Thankyou everyone, all advice gratefully received! I think the eating upright thing and moving around a lot more will help, I will certainly give it a go and see how it works.

Thanks everyone!