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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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Dr. Zach Patrick answered

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

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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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A member 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.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Zach Patrick answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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