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Cramps, oily stool, joint pain, gas, urge to deficate often. no polyps, few small rectal hemorrhoids, mild ibs, what tests next? what could be wrong?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Check it out: You may need gallbladder work up or digestive enzymes.

Answered 10/13/2013

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A member asked:

Cramps, oily stool, joint pain, gas, urge to deficate often. no polyps, few small rectal hemorrhoids, mild ibs, what tests next? what could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

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