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IBS: Irritable bowel or hyperactive gastrocolic reflex which occurs as food enters the stomach and starts waves of peristalsis all the way through the intestinal tract to the rectum resulting in a very urgent bowel movement. Antispasmodic medications prevent it. Other possibilities include intestinal tract infection,severe specific food intolerance,recent antibiotic use. Discuss with your MD or gastroe
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