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I had a full body massage tonight and then urgently had to use the bathroom twice (loose stool) is this related to my massage? (i have ibs but felt fine prior to massage)

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Massage, especially: of the intetinal area, can triggger perestalsis. Continue to be monitored by your doc because you have a GI disorder but otherwilse it'ls likely to be from massage. Peace and good health.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

May be not: Massage usually does not cause diarrhea. May be IBS vs something else causing the problem.

Answered 1/27/2016

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A member asked:

I had a full body massage tonight and then urgently had to use the bathroom twice (loose stool) is this related to my massage? (i have ibs but felt fine prior to massage)

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Altman agreed

Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

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