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I have ibs. every time i get nervous my stomach hurts and i have to use the bathroom. what are some good ways to alleviate my ibs symptoms?

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Dr. Arman Danielyan answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

IBS: From a psychiatric perspective, treatment of underlying depression and even more importantly, of anxiety, often alleviates symptoms of ibs.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/19/2013

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