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Can ibs cause diarrhea and a very tight feeling in my stomach?

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Yes: IBS can cause abdominal pain / cramping of all varieties as well as constipation or diarrhea. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome

Answered 7/26/2014

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