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What causes stomach spasam?
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Depends : Stomach spasm and " spastic colon" are outdated names for irritable bowel syndrome. This is characterized by cramps episodic belly pain that is associated with diarrhea and/or constipation. Frequently, pain will lessen after a BM. A safe and effective means if managing this without prescription medication is to use a fiber supplement (psyllium) twice a day with plenty of fluid.
Answered 1/24/2019
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