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Last two months, stool change. soft stools with some mucous, urgent need to go. go 2-3 in morning. some pain, advil quells. took imodium, (loperamide) haven't gone for two days. puffy left side of belly button.
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See a doctor: The sudden lack of stool and pain with swelling of the belly could be a serious problem. Go to an ER.
Answered 6/4/2014
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Stop Advil/GI: Stop the Advil (ibuprofen) and get examined. The heartburn may be caused by Advil (ibuprofen) ( NSAID) use. and you should be on PPI therapy. Get examined and get a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.
Answered 6/8/2014
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