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How does ibs digestive process work?
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IBS: The main symptoms of ibs are abdominal pain, fullness, gas, and bloating that have been present for at least 3 days a month for the last 3 months. The pain and other symptoms will often: be reduced or go away after a bowel movement occur when there is a change in how often you have bowel movements people with ibs may switch between constipation and diarrhea, or mostly have one or the other.
Answered 10/3/2016
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