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Mom always has a bloated stomach and has a hard time pooping and farting.she had an ultrasound but normal.she has this since 20 years ago.concerning?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

20 yr problem: A 20 yr old problem by definition is not acute. It sounds like she should talk to a gastroenterologist.

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 1/9/2021

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get followed: There are many possibilities from diet to hypothyroidism to undiagnosed porphyria to not drinking enough water.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

Mom always has a bloated stomach and has a hard time pooping and farting.she had an ultrasound but normal.she has this since 20 years ago.concerning?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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