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Can IBS affect development?

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BuyerBeware · 28/05/2024 12:57

DS is 14 and so far not fully started puberty. He’s been having stomach issues now for the past 15 months or so and was wondering, could his IBS delay development or am I overthinking?

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EliflurtleAndTheInfiniteMadness · 28/05/2024 13:03

If you have concerns Id talk to your doctor but unless he's malnourished and has lost a heap of weight I really can't see how IBS could interfere with puberty.

Remmy123 · 29/05/2024 14:26

IBS cannot but IBD or celiac willl

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