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I been having pain in my stomach for a week now. some days a lot more severe than others. it usually subsides after i use the bathroom. any ideas why?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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Constipation?I would: increase the amount of daily fiber.To really get cleaned out,a dose or 2 of Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) does the trick.Everyone should have at least one normal sized BM every day.

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Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I been having pain in my stomach for a week now. some days a lot more severe than others. it usually subsides after i use the bathroom. any ideas why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

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