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I got severe sunburn on my stomach 2 weeks ago n my stomach has bloated out? it's still not gone down. it looks like i've gained weight :/ help?
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Probably not related: Doubt sunburn is to blame. Retained air in the gut can certainly lead to bloating. However, a "hard" abdomen raises greater concern, such as fluid (ascites) in your abdomen or intestinal blockage. Ascites can be due to significant liver disease, infection, perforation of the gut, trauma to an organ with bleeding, or even cancer. Intestinal blockage, if present, risks rupture, peritonitis, death.
Answered 2/18/2015
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