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What Causes Constipation, Diarrhea With Abdominal Pain?

I am currently being tested for IBS, as I have had severe bouts of constipation and diarrhea for well over a year. I have occasional blood, pencil thin, loose stools and external hemorrhoids. I am also experiencing a constant pain in my upper abdomen, coupled with severe nausea and a feeling that I am going to get sick. I had to submit a stool sample today, and I noticed that there were a lot of dark green, leafy looking substances in the stool. They were tough to the touch but tore apart when pulled. I haven't eaten any sort of green vegetable in well over a week. Any thoughts?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The consistency and color of stool all depends on the diet taken and in absence of any symptoms there is nothing to worry. IBS is the functional kind of disease and it is not the pathology. You need to come out of the stress. No need to be over conscious or worry about not pass the stool or sometime have diarrhea. Butt try to change the diet and life style.

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What Causes Constipation, Diarrhea With Abdominal Pain?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The consistency and color of stool all depends on the diet taken and in absence of any symptoms there is nothing to worry. IBS is the functional kind of disease and it is not the pathology. You need to come out of the stress. No need to be over conscious or worry about not pass the stool or sometime have diarrhea. Butt try to change the diet and life style. Hope I have answered your query, let me know if I can assist you any further.