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Claim Text: Intestinal inflammation can cause both constipation and diarrhea, often with pain, gas and bloating.
Simplified Text: Intestinal inflammation can cause both constipation and diarrhea, often accompanied by pain, gas, and bloating.
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-28" }
Subject Tags: Symptoms Inflammation Gastrointestinal Health
UUID: 22e7ec3e-4e49-43aa-93c2-5fd073b10b87
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM (2 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/well/gastrointestinal-symptoms-gut-health.html

Experts highlight five gastrointestinal symptoms that warrant immediate medical attention, including blood in stool, unusual bowel changes, persistent diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, and nighttime symptoms. These could indicate serious underlying conditions.

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