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A 63-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 15 years experience

See a doctor: The sudden lack of stool and pain with swelling of the belly could be a serious problem. Go to an ER.

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A Verified Doctoranswered

Family Medicine 49 years experience

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.

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