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I've had diarrhea on-and-off for the past 6 months. my gp has repeatedly written this off as ibs, and has done no testing to find the cause. new gp?
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No: Ibs is a clinical diagnosis and based on probability your diarrhea is from a functional etiology or ibs. You can always obtain a second opinion from a gastroenterologist or an internist.
Answered 5/2/2013
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