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Im having constipation for past 4 days - im having to strain and only having small pieces coming out. i went to doctor cause of pelvic (now) and groin pain. the doctor said my bowels are very active. does this sound like a ibs flare up? thanks

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Irritable bowel : Rome IV Criteria: abdominal pain on average at least 1 day a week in the last 3 months associated with two or more of the following: related to defecation, associated with a change in form of stool, criteria must be met for 3 months.

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Answered 7/8/2019

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A member asked:

Im having constipation for past 4 days - im having to strain and only having small pieces coming out. i went to doctor cause of pelvic (now) and groin pain. the doctor said my bowels are very active. does this sound like a ibs flare up? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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