<br>I'm glad to find out that I am not alone with this bloating! It is definitely embarrassing at times and wearing tight fitting clothes is not very flattering. I used to be a librarian so I have done some research. Medline says:<font size="2"><em>Symptoms related to bowel function may include:</em></font><ul><li><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"><font size="2"><em>Belly pain from severe constipation</em></font></li><li><font size="2"><em><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">Increased gas, bloating, or a belly that appears swollen (distended).</em></font></li></ul>Other sources say antibiotics can contribute to this problem as well as pancreatic insufficiency, and bacteria. People with cystic fibrosis are prone to distended abdomens.Unfortunately it looks like we all have something in common that is not very attractive. I eat a healthy diet, take probiotics, exercise regularly and still I get a distended abdomen. I have been frustrated with my body image but have learned to live with it as well as all of the other symptoms related to CF.Hope this helps!