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I got a stomach virus nov 26-28. well ever since i've been better. i've now been constipated. it's been like 10 days now. i've still been eating sort of light but should i just wait or take prune juice?

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Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

IBS: This is a fairly common presentation of postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome or ibs. I think taking prune juice or other stool softeners is certainly reasonable. If you have severe abdominal pain vomiting or do not improve you should see your doctor.

Answered 5/8/2013

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A member asked:

I got a stomach virus nov 26-28. well ever since i've been better. i've now been constipated. it's been like 10 days now. i've still been eating sort of light but should i just wait or take prune juice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

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