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a diagnosis
So, you suspect you may suffer from IBS. What next?
According to Van Vorous, the first step is a trip to the
doctor. “You can’t self-diagnose,” she warns.
“There are too many serious disorders that can mimic
IBS. Your doctor needs to rule them out.” These serious
conditions include:
- Colon cancer
- Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)
- Bowel obstructions
- Diverticulosis/diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Food allergies
- Celiac (an allergy to gluten that causes serious health disorders)
- Bacterial infections
- Intestinal parasites
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cancer
When you see your doctor, make sure that he or she rules
out each of these disorders before considering IBS.
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