In this episode of Thyroid Strong, I’m breaking down the five root causes of belly bloat I see most often in women with Hashimoto’s—and why your diet might not be the real problem.
If your stomach swells 30–90 minutes after eating, you feel uncomfortably full after a “healthy” meal, or you’ve tried every elimination diet without relief, this episode is for you. Bloating is not just annoying—it’s your body’s way of waving a red flag that something deeper is off.
From bacterial overgrowth to sluggish bile flow, parasites, and mold exposure, we’ll walk through what could be causing your symptoms, how to test for them, and the targeted strategies to finally get relief. No more guessing, restrictive diets, or masking symptoms—this is about finding the root cause and creating a plan that works.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The five most common root causes of bloating in women with Hashimoto’s
- How H. pylori suppresses stomach acid and stalls digestion
- Why SIBO can cause your belly to “balloon” after dinner
- How fat digestion issues can happen even on a clean diet
- Why parasites are more common than you think—and not just from travel
- How mold exposure disrupts gut balance and slows motility
- The functional lab tests that reveal what’s really going on in your gut
- Why a “one fix” approach rarely works—and what to do instead
You don’t have to live with daily bloating or guess your way through endless diet changes. These functional medicine strategies will help you uncover the why behind your symptoms, so you can finally get relief, feel confident in your body, and focus on living your life again.
00:00 Welcome & share something your endocrinologist will not tell you
00:54 Root Cause #1: Helicobacter Pylori
02:09 Root Cause #2: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
03:06 Root Cause #3: Fat Digestion Issues
04:28 Root Cause #4: Parasites
05:38 Root Cause #5: Mold Exposure
06:41 Recap & next steps for getting clarity and relief
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