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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy I agree with Kalina...bloat in extreme cases can cause the stomach to twist on it's axis which can be lethal. It blocks inflow and outflow to the stomach and can cut off major arteries and veins going to the stomach |
yup, and if this goes on for too long parts of the stomach and intestines can die. if too much of the stomach or intestines die and it cannot be resected, then there is nothing that can be done.