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Can ibs start at the age of 33? i had blood on my toilet paper about a month ago. now have pain in my tailbone and what feels like sore butt cheeks.

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Dr. John Thaler answered

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Yes: Can begin then or possibly go unnoticed until then. See the G.I. MD for examination and diagnosis. Any blood in stool, especially dark blood is enough to warrant a trip to the MD. Get it checked now and feel better sooner. Good Luck.

Answered 11/12/2015

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A member asked:

Can ibs start at the age of 33? i had blood on my toilet paper about a month ago. now have pain in my tailbone and what feels like sore butt cheeks.

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