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A member asked:
I have loads of wind, but can't poo properly, suffer with anxiety but this is making it worse, could this be anxiety related? scared no abdomen pain
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Anxiety=bowel issues: It is very common for anxiety to cause bowel distress. Reduce your anxiety and your bowels should normalize. Otherwise see a GI doctor to rule out any illness that needs treatment.
Answered 1/16/2015
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