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I think ihave ibs. it started 1 year ago i was tested for cancer its negitive i got onstapation that goes away and keeps coming back i'm 28 male?
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Some ideas: I trust you're staying well-hydrated and eating a diet with a fair amount of roughage. It's worth being checked for hypothyroidism and porphyria if you're chronically consptiated.
Answered 3/31/2014
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