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After every meal and every morning i wake up with most intense intestinal pains. seems to be worse certain foods ex. spinach?

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IBS: This may well be Irritable bowel syndrome. See a gastroenterologist to be evaluated and be sure it is nothing worse. There are several good treatments an the GI doc can help you choose the best for you. In the mean time probiotics may help.

Answered 8/23/2014

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A member asked:

After every meal and every morning i wake up with most intense intestinal pains. seems to be worse certain foods ex. spinach?

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