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Can ibs cause stomach polyps, gastritis and duodenitis?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

The simple: Answer is no! ibs is a physiological problem and does not by itself cause any of the above problems.

Dr Thompson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/10/2013

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