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Why does my upper left side hurt after bowel movements, gas smells horrible, tired all the time i only have a bowel movement about once a week.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Constipation?: Sluggish materials in the gut can be problematic. Are bowel movements difficult to pass and hard? You may have a build up of stool.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/1/2016

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