Would having trouble with bowel movements have anything to do with.........?
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Absolutely not! Becoming a vegetarian can cause your bowel movements to change. Some vegetables cause you to have\nconstipation or diarrhea at first until to your digestive tract becomes accustom to the new diet. Eat the more fibrous vegetable starting out and your bowels should return to normal. Good Luck on your new diet.
670355
It can happen at any age although it is most common in the elderly, because they have decreased bowel motility and tend not to take in a lot of fluids.  They would have to remove the obstruction surgically
1132509
Did you take a stool softener or a laxative before? Are you on a special diet? Are you taking fat binders? I know models tend to have diets/take meds which other people don't, because they are under pressure to stay ultrathin and it is not always easy.\nDon't worry, it is something that can happen. The combination of the position (bending over) and laughing (generating pressure in your belly) can easily lead to what you described. Nothing is wrong with you. Hope you still kept the contract for that swimsuit store...
401305
maybe you ate too many peanuts, or i could be piles. Go to doctors and he will check it out. Good luck.
425476
Your most likely culprit is due to not wiping well after having a bowel movement.  After that, there is a whole world of things that could be causing it-such as-pin worms, infections, hemorrhoids-and many more.
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Could be IBS== irritable bowel syndrome. Go see your internist.
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A normal bowel movement is different for each person and may vary in consistency and frequency. There are, however, several indications that a bowel movement is abnormal and may be the sign of a more serious problem. \nA change in bowel habits includes any constant change in bowel frequency, color, consistency, or shape of stools. This sign warrants special concern in people who are over the age of 50 years.\n\nBlood. Frank blood in the stool is never normal, and could be a result of several conditions that range from mild, such as hemorrhoids, to serious, such as infection or colon cancer. Bloody stools should always be evaluated by a physician.\n\nBlack stools. Black, tarry stools with a foul odor can be the result of eating certain foods, taking iron supplements, or possibly from internal bleeding.\n\nRed or maroon stools. Red or maroon stools could be from something benign, such as eating red colored foods or it could be caused by several different conditions including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colon polyps or colon cancer, diverticular bleeding, or inflammatory bowel disease.\n\nGreen stool. Green stool may be caused by green or artificially colored foods, iron supplements, or decreased colonic transit time.\n\nPale or clay colored stools. Stools that appear pale or look like clay could be the result of lack of bile salt (which gives stool a brownish color), antacids, barium from recent barium enema test, or hepatitis.\n\nYour BEST bet is to go see your Family Physician!
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You should be going at least 3x's a week. or more. This is something you should check with you Dr about. If your passing alot of gas and/or are cramping It can be something serious. I had/have this problem for many yrs and I now have IBS.(irritable bowl syndrome) It's not a pleasant thing to have. Taking bulk fiber will help. laxatives can just cause cramps and gas.
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I'd check with a doctor.  There could be something physically wrong.
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What kind of problems with your digestion are you having?\n\nI'd say abdominal discomfort is probably a pretty safe bet, nausea, if you had anasthesia...\n\nBut seek medical advice!\n\nGo to an Emergency Romm, if necessary!\n\nI don't know. Medical professionals DO!
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I don't know, i think it is some kind of digestive problem... my son had that problem, but only if he hadn't taken a dump for many days, even a week or two.. so constipation may play a role in it.
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There could definitely be some medical issues.  One thing a doctor would check you for is diabetes.
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There are dozens of various illness and nerve issues.\nOften it can merely be loss of muscle tone causing some.
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Sounds a bit like restless leg syndrome\nsee a doctor.. it could be something serious. and you not going could really mess you up.
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Usually a sign of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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There are three things to consider here.\nFirst what is her diet like. Does she eat a normal amount of fruit, veg and fibre? For example at the moment maybe a portion of each a day would be a good idea.\nSecondly does she drink enough water? Water is very important in helping faecal matter pass throgh the intestines and bowel, it is basically the element which lubricates the motion. Fibre is actually making the situation worse if you are not drinking plenty of water. She should aim to drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day. Water is best, other fluids can help with hydration but some beverages can cause some dehydration or irritate the stomach i.e alcohol, coffee! Fruit juice helps with both of the above issues but be careful not to drink too much, you could go too far!\nThirdly, is there an underlying problem. Quite often physical factors can cause the constipation. Number one nowdays is stress and lifestyle changes. Being stressed out to the max or having to use the toilet in unfamiliar locations can cause constipation, so try to address these issues. Changes in diet or any change can cause periods of constipation consider what can be contributing to the problem and see if she can change back. Underlying pathophysiological conditions must also be considered, see the last paragraph.\nYou say your girlfriend has tried some medications, I don't know what these are but the usual method of treating the problem is to address the issues above and then try two different medications...bulking agents and laxatives. Bulking agents (e.g Ispaghula husk) help bulk up the stool helping push it through. This like fibre depends on a good intake of water. Laxatives come in different varities. Osomotic laxatives like lactulose (a sugary liquid) help draw water in to the stool lubricating it and helping it pass through the bowel. Stimulant laxatives help the intestines to physiaclly push the stool through the system. The mildest of these would be senna then she could try more potent laxatives like bisacodyl. Always start off with the mildest laxative possible and then try the next step if this has not worked after correct use for two to three days.\nMore serious conditions must be considered if the problem is ongoing. If your girlfriend has any severe pain, blood in her stools, alternating constipation and diarrhoea, weight loss or if the problem is going on for more than a few weeks I highly recommend she visits her doctor (who will be in the position to advise her)
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Maybe it's intestinal related? I'm sure most of us have probably experienced that kind of cramping from time to time.