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Does bloating cause a bulge in the abdomen?
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Yes but the bulge: Can be from a hernia. Get checked!
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: Te cause of the bloating is important, gas, overweight, pregnant, etc. Most cases are benign. If you are sexually active, could you be pregnant? Any digestive disorders in your history, your family's history? If it persists more than a month or is otherwise progressive, see a physician.
Answered 6/29/2017
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