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Might it be possible that a a hernia effect your bowel movements or cause constipation?
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Yes, and if it: Does, it means you are probably having intermittent intestinal obstruction, a complication of a hernia. You should tell your surgeon about this and get your hernia repaired as soon as possible.
Answered 11/4/2018
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