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Q: Are Symptoms related to Bowel Disorder?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 24th, 2006

Hi, I have IBS (I think) - all standard blood tests are magnificent but I am always tired. I have very soft stools always but they have improved from water like diarhoea (in the last three months), I visit the loo at least 3 times a day. I have had IBS for 2years now and it is chronic not recurrent. Recently though I wake up everday with red sore tired eyes and have a dizzyspell say once a fortnight for the last 6months. Could the latest symptoms be related to my bowel disorder? ps I am going for a colonoscopy soon

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 26th, 2006

Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, Colon Disorders Answer A124

It doesn't seem likely that fatigue is caused by IBS. Both conditions, however, could be connected (caused) by a common reason, probably depression. I recommend you request an HIV (AIDS) test and the colonoscopy that you’ve already scheduled. If everything is OK, you can ask for help from a mental health doctor or specialist to overcome fatigue and cope with depression.

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