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I'm confused as to how hypermobility can link to ibs. why do they sometimes link?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HypermoTility: (With a T not a B) describes the movement of the bowel when it propels digested food along the digestive tract) HYPER moTility is seen (linked) with IBS-D (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea) Hope this is hepful! Dr Z

Answered 11/5/2016

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