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My doc said i have ibs, as i have a heavy attack every about 3 months and said it's from stress, i am 17, can stress affect teenagers and how to cure it?

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Dr. Mitchell Vogel answered

Coping is important: Everyone has stress and it is know to make ibs worse. Try to cope with stress as best as possible. Exercise also helps with stress. Feel better.

Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

My doc said i have ibs, as i have a heavy attack every about 3 months and said it's from stress, i am 17, can stress affect teenagers and how to cure it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mitchell Vogel answered

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