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Pain when pressing on lower left quadrant after spasm, excess gases, constipation followed by diarrhea,is this pain normal in case of ibs ?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Ibs : Remember ibs is a diagnosis of exclusion. So you would have had a full evaluation to be given the diagnosis of ibs. If this is not the case See your doctor for a full and thorough exam

Answered 6/14/2016

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A member asked:

Pain when pressing on lower left quadrant after spasm, excess gases, constipation followed by diarrhea,is this pain normal in case of ibs ?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

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