In this episode of Thyroid Strong, Dr. Emily Kiberd reveals the five most common root causes of belly bloat she sees in women with Hashimoto’s—and why simply “eating clean” isn’t always enough to fix it.

If you’ve been gluten-free, hitting your protein goals, maybe even tracking your food, yet your belly still swells by lunchtime, this episode is for you. Dr. Emily pulls back the curtain on infections, digestive imbalances, and environmental triggers that keep your gut inflamed and bloated—often without you realizing it.

From upper belly distension after meals to lower belly bloating that makes you feel six months pregnant, you’ll learn how to connect your symptoms to specific root causes and which tests can confirm what’s really going on. These aren’t quick-fix tips—they’re functional medicine strategies designed to help you uncover the “why” behind your bloat and create a targeted plan for relief.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The five root causes of belly bloat most doctors overlook
• How H. pylori suppresses stomach acid and stalls digestion
• The telltale signs of SIBO and why low FODMAP is only a bandaid
• How sluggish bile flow or low enzyme output causes fat-related bloat
• Why parasites can be present even without international travel
• How mold exposure disrupts gut balance and slows motility
• The functional lab tests that reveal hidden gut and toxin triggers
• Why bloating is a red flag for deeper imbalances in Hashimoto’s
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Highlights:

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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