Dr. Jane Pauline Borish MD

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• What Could an Itchy Vulva Mean?

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• What Is IBS with Diarrhea (IBS-D)?

  If you are suffering from IBS-D, you may experience belly pain that is usually associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and you will be forced to make several trips to the bathroom. The letter "D" stands for "diarrhea".General CausesThere is no actual cause of IBS-D. However, the following are...