Ng, you're absolutely right--don't self-diagnose IBS. Get it checked out. There are lots of things that have similar symptoms but are far more complicated. Same with other digestive problems. Things like chronic heartburn can lead to acid reflux disease and a permanently damaged esophagus, even cancer. Don't take chances. Go see the doctor. And if your doctor is an idiot, get a new one. An overactive bowel can have a myriad of causes, and having 3-4 BMs daily is not normal.
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