A member asked:

Is it constipation or just irritable bowel? i feel gassy in my belly and bloated. it's been a couple days and i haven't expelled any gas. but i have had small bowel movements that did not relieve much pressure. is this related to constipation or could it

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello. : Hello. Irritable bowel syndrome has a number of symptoms which include diarrhea alternating with constipation. If you have had very little in the way of bowel movements, you could have a build up of feces in your intestines you might wish to try a mild laxative along with at least 8 8 ounce glasses of water per day, 5 servings of vegetable, 4 servings of fruit and good quality fiber.

Answered 10/3/2016

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