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Woke up at 1am with lower abdominal pain & gas and had a bowel movement. 20 minutes later had another one, then an hour later, then 2 more a few hours later. frequent solid bowel movements and lower abdominal cramps. what could this be?
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Probably irritable bowel syndrome. Try eating a high fiber diet and take a fiber supplement like Metamucil. See your doctor if the symptoms continue.
Answered 7/17/2022
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