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Why do i feel cramps/contractions in my stomach before i go to poop? and is it normal because it didn't used to happen before?

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Normal: This is just the squeezing (peristalsis) of your colon, moving things down. It is normal.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/21/2013

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