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How can you tell if someone's stomach is bloated or if it is just general fat?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Gurgle: BLOAT SHOULD GURGLE AND ULTIMATEKY GO DOWN

Answered 8/15/2016

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