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I think i might have ibs-i have either liquid stools or am constipated. i have been screened and my colon! is clean-i do have a backwards upper i?

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Fiber, water,...: Ibs typically improves with plenty of fiber, water, an stress reduction. However, there are good medicines (levsin (hyoscyamine) is commonly used) which can be very helpful with symptoms of ibs.

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Answered 11/26/2013

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