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Can ibs cause flat stools almost permenantly. 21 yrs. afp, cbc &fobt all normal and was diagnosed with ibs few yrs back?

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Flat stools `: in your age group are usually caused by SPASM of the lower bowel (and another term for IBS USED TO BE "SPASTIC COLON" Hope this information helps! Dr Z

Answered 9/9/2018

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Can ibs cause flat stools almost permenantly. 21 yrs. afp, cbc &fobt all normal and was diagnosed with ibs few yrs back?

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