Ocala, FL
A 18-year-old male asked:
If i eat certain foods before bed sometimes i wake up with extreme cramps in the middle of the night follow by diarrhea. whats causing this?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cookanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Irritable bowel synd: These symptoms can be an indication of irritable bowel syndrome, or nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease, If it continues you might want to see your doctor for an exam and some testing.
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