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How are feeling bloated or having cramps during your period different?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bloating vs cramps: Bloating is caused by fluid retention and constipation. It can cause breast soreness and cause your clothes to fit tightly. Cramps are painful spasms. The symptoms may go hand in hand.

Answered 9/28/2016

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