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I get constipitated very easily, an may not have a bowel movement for days, i'm gasie and bloated all the time?

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Dr. Steven Bowers answered

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Irritable bowel?: This may be a variant of irritable bowel syndrome. Make sure you have enough fiber in your diet or take a fiber supplement like metamucil.

Answered 7/26/2013

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A member asked:

I get constipitated very easily, an may not have a bowel movement for days, i'm gasie and bloated all the time?

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Dr. Steven Bowers answered

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