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A 19-year-old male asked:

Can ibs cause a constant urge to poop?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience

Not really but abdominal pain in IBS is frequently related to defecation. While in some patients abdominal pain is relieved with defecation, some patients report worsening of pain with defecation.

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