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Recently when i eat or drink my stomach swells and causes huge discomfort, what could it be?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Enzymes: You may be lacking specific enzymes to begin the breakdown of the food / fluid. See a GI MD (Gastroenterologist) who specializes in all things like this. Do not wait. Good Luck.

Answered 3/22/2020

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