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Q: Normal symptoms of IBS?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 24th, 2009

I posted before about IBS. My Dr. diagnosed me with it. But, I am starting to get scared. I go to the bathroom 10-20 times a day. And, I only weigh 90 lbs if that now. I am so bloated and am not sure if that is normal. My mom died of Ovarian Cancer and I now that is a sign of it. But, I didn't think you had diarrhea with it. I am so tempted to go back to my Dr. but, just can't afford it. So, I am turning to this board for some answers. Maybe from someone that has IBS and knows about it. I just need to know if the smyptoms I have are normal. I have had this since February. And, I am getting wore down. Thank you.

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on June 24th, 2009

Intestinal Disorders Answer A6862

Having 10 to 20 bowel movements per day is not normal, even for patients with IBS. Unfortunately, there are multiple potential causes for severe diarrhea, including infection, various inherited disorders which can cause abnormal GI tract function, dietary factors, chronic pancreatitis, certain types of tumors, and other potentially serious illnesses. It is impossible, however, to make a specific diagnosis for any patient over the Internet.

If at all possible, you should be evaluated by a GI doctor as soon as possible.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

http://doctorwascher.com

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