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A member asked:

When i'm stressed/dealing with a major life change, i get bloated & diarrhea. can this be ibs & how is it treated?

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Dr. Fred Gallo answered

This is possibly: Ibs, which is often a reaction to stress. There are medications and psychological treatments that can help.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/15/2016

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I'm a type 1 diabetic. A year now I get diarrhea, only at night. Why am I only getting it at night? Been tested for Celiac, IBS, & Crohns but not it.

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I'm diagnosed with IBS-D for more than 20 yrs, taking fiber in food daily it was under control,but for a week I didn't have the chance to get enough fiber and I've been eating more carbs, these last 2 days I've been having diarrhea. how I stop it?

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