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My wife stomach is suddenly swollen as if she is pregnant, what is this? gallbladder surgery in the past, 2 years ago, pancreatitis before.

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Could be many: Things but with prior surgery this could represent adhesions and a bowel obstruction from the prior surgery. This needs to be evaluated sooner rather than later by your doctor or in a hospital er.

Answered 12/29/2015

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