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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.
Answered 11/26/2013
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