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This page contains the basic information about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) .

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

When to Call A Doctor

It is useful for anyone with irritable bowel symptoms to discuss their symptoms with a doctor, so that diet, fiber and drug treatment strategies can be planned.

After you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, contact your doctor if you have:

• an episode of severe symptoms

• unexplained weight loss or fever

• blood in your stool

• abdominal pain that is accompanied by vomiting, dizziness or fainting

• abdominal pain or diarrhea that awakens you from sleep.