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Can possible ibs cause sudden weight lose?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

No: Ibs or irritable bowel syndrome is by definition a relatively benign condition although it can also be quite disabling, too. This is in contrast to inflammatory bowel disease or ibd which carries greater mortality/morbidity & can lead to sudden weight loss. Best to go see your family doc and get checked out. Hyperhyroidism comes to mind but so does colon cancer b/c you asked about ibs. Don't wait.

Answered 12/18/2013

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