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I caught Gastroenteritis last September while on holiday in Cyprus. I thought I was recovering from it then I gradually started to get worse again, suffering from constipation, piles, bloating, lack of appetite, tension headaches, lack of energy, dehydration.

I assumed it was the Gastroenteritis still but consulted a few doctors. They thought it was most likely IBS or mild Collitis. They said I'd be best off increasing my fibre intake and drinking more water which I've been trying to do. I'm 28 btw.

I was just wondering if anyone's had a similar problem before after having contracted Gastroenteritis and what the exact diagnosis was.

I get tension headaches almost every day at the moment and I'm finding it hard to live a normal life.

I read an article that said that people who had contracted Gastroenteritis were 10 times more likely to get IBS.

Does anyone know what it's most likely to be that I've got?

I'm really just looking for someone who may have had similar problems. I'm almost definate whatever my problem is it's related to the Gastroenteritis.

Thanks for any help.

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