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Last spring I wokeup and both my stomach flanks got super ...

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Last spring I wokeup and both my stomach flanks got super tied, and then when they released the pressure my musles no longer hold my intestines in place. I started having problems with constipation and diaherra. I also, have some fluid in the lower adomen. What do you think is happening?

 

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Female, Age: 49, Texas

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Have done and upper GI, Colonscopy, All is clear.

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May 6 1:32 AM (7 hours and 18 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

As you seem to alternate between constipation and diarrhea, you may have a condition known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which is characterized by abdominal pain or cramping and changes bowel function - including bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation.

Click on the underlined links to learn more. Let me know what questions you may have.

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