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Is change in bowel habits caused by large bowel obstruction?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Large bowel blocked: Bloating, decrease in gas coming from rectum, small caliber stool, less frequent passing of stool, nausea, vomiting, fevers and abdominal pain. Large bowel obstruction is serious, so get in for evaluation. Treatment is available and sooner is better than emergency. Be well.

Dr Harris agreed

Answered 1/31/2020

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