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Any illnesses besides ibs that cause diarrhea, loose stool, cramping, upset stomach, and occasional constipation? no vomiting or blood in stool.
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Yes: There are other conditions that need to be consider and rule out with all those symptoms. Hormone imbalances such as Thyroid hormone, anxiety/stress, GI motility conditions and others can mimic IBS.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Irritable bowel: Watch to see if your symptoms occur after having milk/cheese/yogurt. You may have a lactose intolerance. If symptoms occur after eating bread/rice/cake you have be gluten sensitive.
Answered 12/12/2018
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