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A member asked:

I wonder if constipation can cause short of breath ?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Unlikely: Anything is possible, but this would be unlikely

Dr Moeser agreed

Answered 8/23/2015

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My breath smells like poop. My dentist & hygienist says my mouth/teeth/gums are in perfect shape. I brush/floss/tongue scrape/mouthwash rinse 4 times a day. I have not been drinking a lot of water which has me constipated, can that be the cause?

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