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A 31-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation presents to the antenatal clinic complaining of infrequent bowel movements, bloating, and difficulty passing stool for the past three weeks. On examination, her abdomen is soft, non-tender, and without distension. A diagnosis of constipation during pregnancy is made. Which of the following is not a probable cause of constipation in pregnancy?