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What Are The Side Effects Of IBS?
Hello. I am 35 yrs old. I have had right abdominal pain for about one year. colonoscopy showed mild inflamation in ascending with negative biopsies. Upper endoscopy negative. Pain is mildly better. I do get constipated GI specialist said I have IBS. However my stools appear dark grey mixed with brown at times. Is that a common side affect of IBS
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
Hi...
Welcome to healthcare magic.
In irritable bowel syndrom alternative diarrhea and constipation problem occurs.
If you notice change a colour of stool that may be because of infection .
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis.
Detail history and physical examination give exact idea about problems.
Take care.
Thank you.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
In irritable bowel syndrom alternative diarrhea and constipation problem occurs.
If you notice change a colour of stool that may be because of infection .
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis.
Detail history and physical examination give exact idea about problems.
Take care.
Thank you.
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