Selenaappeared at the premiere of her new movieEmilia Pérezat the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles on October 29, where she wore a black ruched dress.

The 32-year-old starlet was seen posing on the red carpet at times with her hands placed low in front of her stomach,Buzzfeedreported on Sunday (November 3).

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“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

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A person wrote: “The internet is everyone’s biggest hater.”

“They pick on her for everything it’s so heartbreaking,” a netizen shared.

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

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Someone else penned: “Ughhh she’s soo perfect though.”

As the speculations continued to grow, Selena chimed in, writing: “This makes me sick. I have SIBO in my small intestine. It flares up.”

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when there is an abnormal increase in the overall bacterial population in the small intestine—particularly types of bacteria not commonly found in that part of the digestive tract, theMayo Clinicexplains.

Social media users speculated Selena was “hiding” her stomach in photos

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

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SIBO commonly results when a circumstance—such as surgery ordisease—slows the passage of food and waste products in the digestive tract, creating a breeding ground for bacteria.

The excess bacteria often cause diarrhea and may cause weight loss and malnutrition. Other symptoms include abdominal pain and bloating.

“I don’t care that I don’t look like a stick figure,” Selena continued. “I don’t have that body. End of story.”

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

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TheSpring Breakersstar concluded: “No I am NOT avictim. I’m just human.”

Selena has been open about her health challenges. In 2015, the singer-actress revealed that she had been diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack its tissues and organs.

The former Disney Channel talent subsequently underwent a kidney transplant in 2017 due to the disease’s severity. She has also received chemotherapy to treat her lupus.

In response, Selena revealed her struggle with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

She has also been open about her anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder diagnoses.In a 2021 interview withElle Magazine, she disclosed her bipolar disorder diagnosis, which she received in 2018.

The actress told the publication at the time: “I felt a huge weight lifted off me when I found out. I could take a deep breath and say, ‘This explains so much’.”

“I don’t care that I don’t look like a stick figure,” Selena said

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

Moreover, in 2022, the actress toldRolling Stonethat she may not be able to have a safe pregnancy, due to the medication she takes to treat her bipolar disorder.

In aVanity Fairinterview, Selena also said she hoped to have children, and said she was considering surrogacy or adoption.

“Can people just mind their own business,” a reader commented

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

“It’s So Heartbreaking”: Selena Gomez Fans Hit Back At Haters For Criticizing Her Covered Stomach

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