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What could cause distended lower abdomen that feels heavy, is painful to the touch, and looks slightly sunburned? person is female and 51 years old.

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Many things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. He/she can evaluate your abdomen to see what's going on.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 5/7/2015

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