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This is a follow up question: does ibs ever come on late in life say when someone is 67 years?
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Usually not: but have it checked out by a GI doctor to make certain there is no other pathology
Answered 8/2/2014
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Not commonly: with a return or new onset symptoms it is best to exclude other potential causes in consultation with a gastroenterologist. Also, there are other common causes such as constipation that can be quite bothersome and can mimic symptoms of IBS to an extent
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