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A member asked:

My bloating is horrible! i always look like i have a fat belly! i'm wondering if anyone knows how to stop this happening?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Suggest you start: with a medical assessment to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Take care.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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