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I regularly get severe bloating as if pregnant after eating, this can last for hours, sometimes days. i have recently pancreatitis could it be related?

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Dr. Barbara Coulter-Smith answered

Yes: It sounds as if you need to see your doctor for chronic problems with either the GI tract, liver / gallbladder or pancreas.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Michel Kahaleh answered

Pregnant : It depend, chronic pancreatitis is associated with slow emptying of stomach . Please consult with a pancreas doctor.

Answered 3/13/2013

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A member asked:

I regularly get severe bloating as if pregnant after eating, this can last for hours, sometimes days. i have recently pancreatitis could it be related?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Barbara Coulter-Smith answered

Dr. Michel Kahaleh answered

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