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Can irritable bowel syndrome effect children?
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Yes: Both irritable bowel syndrome as well as chrohn's disease can affect children. If you are suspicious, ask for a pediatric GI consult.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Exclusion diagnosis. Child probably has treatable condition. See your doctor.
Answered 9/18/2012
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