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My belly is a bowling ball. big round and hard. doesnt seem to be fatty, no love handels, the rest of me is inshape. i eat sensible.

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Is this concerning?: If this is something new and uncomfortable you need to b seen by your regular doc. Have your bowel movements changed recently? Is it tender to push on your belly? There are a number of things that this could be from constipation to all sorts of abdominal issues.

Answered 3/16/2013

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