A 47-year-old member asked:
Can ibs cause atrial fibrillation in a person?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: There are studies suggesting a connection between IBS and atrial fibrillation.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. John Garneranswered
Cardiology 17 years experience
No: The two are unrelated conditions.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Can IBS cause atrial fibrillation?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Mark Sternanswered
Cardiology 47 years experience
No not directly: No, unless severe diarrhea causes hypokalemia( low potassium), which in turn can cause atrial fibrillation.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 30, 2018
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