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Sclerosis of sacroiliac joint. what is this. i have had chronic constipation... rectal pain...ribbon like stools and bloating.

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Hardening and: Thickening, ankylosing spondylitis can be associated with inflammatory bowel disease which would include your symptoms and signs, might get checked out

Answered 12/6/2020

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