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Can constipation cause breathlessness?
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Sure: If you are constipated you may be breathless for many reasons.
Answered 1/13/2020
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Constipation : Usually doesn't cause breathlessness.
Answered 9/11/2013
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Possible: In severe constipation with abdominal bloating and distention, it is possible to experience shortness of breath due to pressure on the diaphragm and impairment of its movement.
Answered 5/4/2016
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