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Can applying a heating pad to inflamed stomach (organ, not abdomen) cause it to rupture?
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No: No, but it can cause a severe burn to your skin.
Answered 6/15/2015
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Not likely: Ruptured stomach is rare, and would most likely due to significant trauma.
Answered 4/6/2013
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No: A heating pad will not cause your stomach to rupture.
Answered 4/6/2013
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