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My right lower abdomen sticks out more than my left. what does that mean..?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Abdomen: it likely means little. It may be due to less muscle tone on that side. It also could be due to stool or constipation as the descending colon is on that side. Nothing to worry about.

Answered 7/14/2017

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A member asked:

My right lower abdomen sticks out more than my left. what does that mean..?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

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