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Gi trouble for months. tests = no major issues, dx'd w/ibs, told not to stress. more pain and blood than usual last 5 days, dizzy, stool smells awful + passes w/dark maroon-black gunk. normal for ibs?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Not normal: I would look into a provider who could do food allergy testing. I do not know what all has been done, but ibs is not associated with abnormal sools.

Answered 11/24/2013

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Dr. William Lewis answered

Need exam: Suggest seeing a gastroenterologist and have endoscopy.

Answered 11/24/2013

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A member asked:

Gi trouble for months. tests = no major issues, dx'd w/ibs, told not to stress. more pain and blood than usual last 5 days, dizzy, stool smells awful + passes w/dark maroon-black gunk. normal for ibs?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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