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Can ibs cause stabbing on and off in right lower side the doc pulled out appendix?

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Yes: Yes, but one must rule out other causes of similar pain including celiac disease and even inflammatory bowel disease. Talk to a gastroenterologist.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. Sathya Jaganmohan answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - gastroenterology

IBS: Usually not . If your surgery was very recent it may be a part of the healing from surgery. You should consult with your surgeon or any other md to get evaluated

Answered 4/7/2013

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