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Does ibs cause pain and discomfort in only one specific area(upper left abdomen) that comes and goes??please help

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IBS and pain: IBS can cause diffuse pain because the bowels are so big in the abdominal cavity.

Answered 10/8/2015

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A member asked:

Does ibs cause pain and discomfort in only one specific area(upper left abdomen) that comes and goes??please help

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Catherine Spratt turner answered

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