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I wake up in the middle of the night once or twice a month with bad stomache following a run to the bathroom and bad diahrea.the pain is gone after?

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Dr. Eleanor Host answered

Should be checked: It could be something like lactose intolerance, you can try eliminating dairy. It could also be celiac disease or other type of inflammatory bowel disease. Since this happens at night it isn't likely to be ibs or irritable bowel syndrome. You should see a doctor for testing.

Answered 8/21/2013

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A member asked:

I wake up in the middle of the night once or twice a month with bad stomache following a run to the bathroom and bad diahrea.the pain is gone after?

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Dr. Eleanor Host answered

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