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Seems like lately every time i eat cheese i have loose stool for the next two following days mostly at night could this be lactose intolerance or ibs?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Either possible: Go and see a GI doctor and get this evaluated. Or stop eating dairy products containing milk.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Seems like lately every time i eat cheese i have loose stool for the next two following days mostly at night could this be lactose intolerance or ibs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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