I have a bloated 'stretching' feeling in my abdomen & a slight cramp at bottom left of my stomach. no pain. i have passed a stool this evening. is it necessary to seek assistance for blocked bowel?

Bloat: It could be a simple issue like irritable bowel syndrome to diverticulitis disease monitior you pain bms and if you get more consistent pain fever chills diarrhea or protracted constipation seek medical care in the er or at your docs office.

NO: If you are passing stool then it seems doubtful that you have intestinal blockage. Get examined by your physician.