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My 15 yr/old son has had stomach bugs every month for the past year. diagnosed with ibs - test recently found low iga and igm. what next?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : Your son has immunoglobulin deficiency it's harder for him to fight off infections. Your dr may refer him to see an endocrinologist to receive immunoglobulin injections.

Answered 4/3/2013

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A member asked:

My 15 yr/old son has had stomach bugs every month for the past year. diagnosed with ibs - test recently found low iga and igm. what next?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

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