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I always wondered why all through my lifetime till now at 49 i have always had a big tummy....even when my weight was perfect. why is this?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Get examined: What we need to see is are you bloated, is your abdomen symmetrically getting larger or is it just an accumulation of subcutaneous tissue. I would recommend getting an examination with your doctor.

Answered 9/30/2013

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A member asked:

I always wondered why all through my lifetime till now at 49 i have always had a big tummy....even when my weight was perfect. why is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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