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I'm 66 and I am having gas pains throughout my abdomen. Some belching and severe constipation. I have a bad back and take narcotics, but have been taking these for 12 years.l I have been told I have IBS. Do you think it could be something more serious.thanks.
HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that the IBS is it self is functional condition so this could be IBS and no need to worry about this, try to keep your stress level very low, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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Am I Having IBS?
HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that the IBS is it self is functional condition so this could be IBS and no need to worry about this, try to keep your stress level very low, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.