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What can cause your stool to go from constipated,type 1 to a type 6 stool with gas? having recurring bouts of type 6. usually type 1 on bristol chart

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Dr. Jessica Davis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diet, IBS...: Alternating diarrhea and constipation is a hallmark of Irritable Bowel Syndrome if other causes ruled out . Other causes could be poor diet choices, food sensitivities, thyroid issues...many possibilities. Suggest starting with your own doctor to get additional history/testing if necessary. You may want to try a functional medicine doctor as well: https://www.functionalmedicine.org

Answered 3/11/2015

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