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Ive been belching and farting for 4 days n ive only had a small bm in the past 4 days. should i take a laxative for relief?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Could try: But if no relief after that, you should seek medical attention for eval and treatment...best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Ive been belching and farting for 4 days n ive only had a small bm in the past 4 days. should i take a laxative for relief?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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