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I had a c-section 19 months ago and my tummy has not gone down. i feel its still like a hard baloon than has not deflated. what can be the cause?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

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See your doc: Not sure what your abdominal distention is from. You need to be examined and maybe they will get an ultrasound.

Answered 11/15/2012

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A member asked:

I had a c-section 19 months ago and my tummy has not gone down. i feel its still like a hard baloon than has not deflated. what can be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Chao answered

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