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My bowel is sensitive in temperature changes, causing me diarrhoea when i move from a warm to a cold place. is this a symptom of ibs? how to avoid it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

IBS: Changes in temperature may act as an irritable or stressful situation and therefore can be a symptom of ibs using a heating pad or hot water bottle might reduce your symptoms.

Answered 1/12/2014

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A member asked:

My bowel is sensitive in temperature changes, causing me diarrhoea when i move from a warm to a cold place. is this a symptom of ibs? how to avoid it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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