- female
- 35 Years
- 20/02/2025
I've noticed something odd with my stomach latelylike the left side is getting bigger than the right. During the day it's fine, but at night it feels like it's full of air and can be kind of noisy and annoying. And when I try to sleep, it's causing a really uncomfortable inner temperature increase, like my body's overheating and it makes me feel weak. Any idea what might be going on?
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refer to general physician
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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