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A member asked:

Hello i have ibs and im normally constipated but i just had diarrhea. am i getting sick? ive been severely constipated these past 2 weeks.

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IBS: IBS occurs as predominantly with constipation, or diarrhea or mixed but what I think happened in your case your chronic constipation has produced diarrhea. It does not sound serious but if it persists let your physician have a look at you to put your mind at rest. Good Luck

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/9/2019

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