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Distended stomach

Distended stomach

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Is Symptom of

Pancreatitis
Condition
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Condition
Small bowel obstruction
Condition
Ileus
Condition
Large bowel obstruction
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Vimovo
Suprep

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