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A member asked:

Having bad health anxiety and chronic constipation? is this because of the anxiety or should i be worried? i am 25.

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IBS: It sounds like you have irritable bowel syndrome. You need to see a doctor.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 9/1/2012

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