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Did ct scan abdomen & pelvic. said i have prominent gastric rugal folds possibly secondary to under-distention. what does that mean? please explain

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It means: that this is most likely a NORMAL "folding" of your stomach WALL due to the fact that the "bag" which is your stomach is EMPTY! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 3/11/2018

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