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Is a hard abdomen a sign of constipation?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not necessarily: Could be a sign of lots of conditions but does sometimes occur with sever constipation. If persists would see a doctor for evaluation

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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