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How can i tell if i have a bezoar or obstruction of bowel? im having mild pain/spasms that comes and goes, but stools have been marble sized fora week

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

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Constipation: It sounds like you are constipated, not obstructed. As long as you are pooping you are not obstructed. It is unlikely that you have a bezoar unless you;ve been eating non digestible materials like hair. You may have some sort've IBS. See a gastroenterologist/

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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A member asked:

How can i tell if i have a bezoar or obstruction of bowel? im having mild pain/spasms that comes and goes, but stools have been marble sized fora week

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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