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I have stomach pain that comes and goes for couple days.i still poop hard and soft stool..have ibs and lots of stress..could it b a bowel obstruction ?
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Probably not: A bowel obstruction is associated with lack of bowel movements. Stress commonly causes your symptoms.
Answered 1/22/2021
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