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I have been diagnosed with ibs, a fissure and now an infection, it feels like in sitting on a ball, is this part of the infection?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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More likely: you also have HEMORRHOIDS most likely from either DIARRHEA (IBS-D) or CONSTIPATION (IBS-C) In either case ask the Gastroenterologist who diagnosed the IBS!! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 3/12/2021

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with ibs, a fissure and now an infection, it feels like in sitting on a ball, is this part of the infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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