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Im 27. i have ibs-c. ive had reflux symps that come and go. can ibs cause feeling a knot in your stomach? or is it reflux? this knot symp is new to me

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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Reflux : or acid-peptic syndrome. Hyper acidity and GERD are a bit more common in IBS patients, but it requires separate treatment. See your doctor for further evaluation. Could also be Helicobacter pylori.

Answered 3/10/2015

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A member asked:

Im 27. i have ibs-c. ive had reflux symps that come and go. can ibs cause feeling a knot in your stomach? or is it reflux? this knot symp is new to me

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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