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Do i have lower bowel obstruction or fecal impaction? no bm for 4 days.

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Most Likely Not: Symptoms: abdominal pain, abdominal distention, vomiting, no flatus (gas) and no bowel movement. Most common cause of no bm is constipation. See your doctor because constipation can be a presenting symptom of something else like hypothyroidism. Drink plenty of fluids.

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Answered 9/16/2020

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