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Treated with triple therapy 1month back and now on two ppi a day. i have ibs symptoms. sticky stools and a gas. what is suggested now?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Repeat the Testing: It is time for another stool sample for testing.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 4/8/2014

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