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Can severe, chronic constipation cause headaches and malaise?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: There are many theories about why...("retained toxins from bowel etc etc) but none adequately explain the phenomenon ....headaches/malaise definitely accompany Irritable Bowel Syndrome Type C (Constipation) Discuss these symptoms with your Gastroenterologist Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 9/5/2015

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