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Q: Intestinal blockage and stomach size ?

asked by: codee23 on June 5th, 2009

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I don't go to the bathroom anywhere near as much as i should. I probably have to go twice a week. Is it possible that it's making me look fatter?

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on June 14th, 2009

Very unlikely....

You should see your doctor, and be evaluated for any recent changes in your bowel habits.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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cbaldacchino

replied on August 18th, 2009

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Nausea,pain below ribs in middel of stomach. Pain can be consistant through out day. Wake up every morning feeling sick. I can feel the throbbing when bothering me. Been on nexium for two years no help. Spit up acid and foam and now have alot of sweat out breaks don't know if it's related. Do you have any ideas??

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