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A member asked:

I found out everyone is different but is there any type of alcohol i can drink if i suffer from ibs-d (irritable bowel syndrome - diarrhea), what do you recommend?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I would recommend: Not drinking alcohol if it worsens your symptoms or was recommended by your physician. Take care.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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