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Had viral gastro. week later feeling full easily and bloated. 1 small bowel movement since. mostly watery stool.what can it be ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bloated: You may have paradoxical diarrhea where you have fecal retention and you get watery diarrhea around the constipated stool. You may nee enemas to clear up your constipated stool.

Answered 1/17/2016

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