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VIDEO: "Bloating" refers to a feeling of fullness, pressure, or discomfort in your abdomen ("belly") and/or visible distention of the abdomen, usually after eating.
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  • November 26, 2018

What is 'bloating'?

"Bloating" refers to a feeling of fullness, pressure, or discomfort in your abdomen ("belly") and/or visible distention of the abdomen, usually after eating.

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