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Why do malnourished people have bulging stomachs if they don't get enough food?
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Several things can: Cause this. One, particularly in children, they suffer from something known as Kwashiorkor - which is a severe form of protein-calorie deficiency. It can lead to fluid in the belly - known as ascites - and enlarged livers, both which can make bellies more prominent. Two, parasites can infest the gastrointestinal tract causing bloated abdomens.
Answered 12/25/2014
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