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I have been diagnosed with ibs and a gluten intolerance. for 2 weeks i have had a excess amount of mucus in my stool, abdominal and lower back pain?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: If you have been avoiding gluten and still have these symptoms, then it is time to consult your doctor preferably a GI specialist.

Answered 6/11/2016

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with ibs and a gluten intolerance. for 2 weeks i have had a excess amount of mucus in my stool, abdominal and lower back pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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