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I'm having mild shortness of breath because lack of bowel movement expand and put pressure on thoracic cavity and organ cause displacement. need help.
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IBS-constipation: May be functional constipation, and should likely be tretaed with a hi fiber diet, psyllium (fiber) supplement, a probiotic, and prescription of Miralax (polyethylene glycol). If symptoms persist, further evaluation would be appropriate
Answered 7/12/2015
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