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Can IBS cause weight loss?
#176018 - 05/02/05 10:34 PM

AlyssaKaye

Reged: 03/21/05
Posts: 193
Loc: USA

Went to the doctor today, and (among other things) she said that it is highly unlikely that IBS would cause weight loss, so she ordered more testing (blood work and small bowel x-ray--does anyone know if that is the same as the one where you swallow the barium??).

But, it seems to me that several people have mentioned on here being skinny, or at least having lost weight before diagnosis, or while they were really sick.

I mean, it makes sense to me. I don't eat all that much (although I'm still working on it) and if I do eat more, I just poop it right out. Seems like constantly severe D might contribute to weight loss to me...?

She just made me a bit nevous with the whole "indication of a more serious condition" bit. I mean, I'm all for ruling things out. I was just surpised how the weight loss seemed to be such a red flag for her.

Any thoughts?

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#176032 - 05/03/05 12:46 AM

Linz

Reged: 09/01/03
Posts: 8242
Loc: England

The problem with IBS and weight loss usually comes when people are too scared to eat properly so just don't get enough cals! Try doing a food and calorie log for a week and see how you do. If you're really low on cals, then try to improve that and don't worry so much. But it's great your doc's into doing testing!

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