Rebecca Fargie with her bloated stomach. (Rebecca Fargie via SWNS)
Courtesy Rebecca Fargie / SWNS
A mom whose bloating made her look "six months pregnant" was told it was just "anxiety" - but it turned out to be a rare bowel disease .
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Rebecca Fargie. (Rebecca Fargie via SWNS)
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Rebecca Fargie's bloated stomach. (Rebecca Fargie via SWNS)
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