What happens when you treat acid reflux and you are still left with unexplained stomach or bowel issues. The “burn” is gone but what is left isn’t much fun either. It could be that you are dealing with both acid reflux and another condition called Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
My daughter Ella has dealt with this issue. While on adult doses of PPI medications to control her GERD she would still have doubling over stomach pain. Her GI was the first to suggest that she may also...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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