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Can you explain if it's possible to have surgery for ibs?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

There is no: Surgical indication for ibs, provided this is the correct diagnosis. Ibs can only be diagnosis if a full GI workup has demonstrated no other cause of your symptoms.

Dr Weisman agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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