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Fed up of my bowel movement. one day i am constipated. the next i have loose motions.the day after that, again constipation. and i feel gassy. reason?
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IBS: It sounds like you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Initial treaments are dietary changes and pribiotics. The dietary changes would be a low FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) diet. Make sure the probiotic you choose has Bifidobacterium in it.
Answered 4/6/2015
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