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I had a myomectomy 2.5 years ago and since then i have been having digestive issues. a 5lb fibroid was resting on my rectum. what could the problem be?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Unclear.: This is impossible to answer without knowing what kind of digestive issues you're talking about. Can you give us more detail?

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/2/2015

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