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Is this hernia or diverticulitis or something else?

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Hello everyone I am so depressed. I constantly feel heavy and dragging sensation in my pelvic area and sensation of helium balloon growing and something is stuck. I constantly use the bathroom 5 times a day for number 2 and feel fatigue . I don't know what it is . I had an ultrasound a year ago they didn't rule out anything I'm wondering does it show up on scans or missed? Please offer suggestions appreciated 🙏

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In the UK there is a set protocol for diagnosing IBS - see here:

nhs.uk/conditions/irritable...

Your GP needs to run some tests to eliminate other things first.

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