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I'm bloating with constipation ibs, any advice?

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Dr. Haider Goussous answered

You can't rule ibs: Before we diagnose ibs we have to rule out other problems, like gall bladder disease, chronic constipation, poor diet habits.

Answered 4/16/2014

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