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Will ibs cause me to lose or gain weight?
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No: The traditional/typical course of IBS will involve a variety of symptoms such as abdominal bloating and irregular bowel habits. Ibs has not been attributed to significant weight changes.
Answered 1/15/2015
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Either: Ibs is a syndrome. Typical individuals are slender.
Answered 9/16/2013
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