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Do you think i should go to the doctor for a painful distended stomach?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: You need to be examined by a physician and between you and him/her decide what needs to be done especially if condition is acute in nature i.E of recent onset.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/20/2015

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