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I started getting abdominal distension a couple of days ago. will i be back to normal by next week?

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Maybe: Difficult to tell without diagnosing the cause by taking a good history an examining you, so please see a doctor if not getting better.

Dr Malkin agreed

Answered 2/18/2012

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