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A member asked:
Can a sore, sprained abdominal muscle cause me to be constipated? im passing stool just not hard its soft mostly
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Sprained muscle: No, a "sprained" abdominal muscle does not cause constipation. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy dose of vegetables and fruits.
Answered 7/20/2019
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