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Do i have ibs? i have all the symptoms. should i see a doctor? is it a possibility that i could have colen cancer as well? it runs in my family.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Absolutely: Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease can include lasting pain, diarrhea, and/or bloody stools. All call for a physicain visit if they last more than two weeks. Don't self-diagnose.

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Answered 9/7/2014

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A member asked:

Do i have ibs? i have all the symptoms. should i see a doctor? is it a possibility that i could have colen cancer as well? it runs in my family.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Bansal agreed

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