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Could i be having stomach cramping due to straining to have a bowel movement for 3 days. finally succeeded but now having cramping, no bleeding.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Pain: Yes , you may have strained your abdominal muscles but if the pain has now gone I would not worry about it

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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A member asked:

Could i be having stomach cramping due to straining to have a bowel movement for 3 days. finally succeeded but now having cramping, no bleeding.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Davis agreed

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