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Ibs sufferer, what types of food would you suggest that are high in fibre?

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Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Fruits and vegetable: It is not decided that high fiber diet is worthwhild in all ibs patients accrossthe board. Constipation predominant ibs might even find this to be harmful.

Dr Shafi agreed

Answered 2/24/2014

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