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Article: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Questions to Ask.
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - Irritable Bowl Syndrome
- Article date:
- December 16, 2005
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Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about irritable bowel syndrome so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.
How much experience do you have treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Should I see a specialist?
What tests are used to diagnose IBS? Are these tests covered by my insurance?
Do I need to change my diet? How?
Could any of the medications I'm taking be contributing to my symptoms?
Is it possible that other conditions could be causing these symptoms? Will the tests we're conducting rule out other conditions?
Could certain foods be causing my symptoms? How do we find out?