I can't remember if I responded to this subject. I have radiation proctitis. In 2013 I was treated for anal cancer and it left me with a myriad of problems. It took me a while to figure out out how to relieve GI issues. One I started taking Heather's Tummy Tamers which consists of peppermint oil, fennel, and ginger capsules. It pretty much stopped the rectal bleeding. I've had to watch what I eat. I've never seen a GI. I just went online and researched and then began using myself as a human guinea pig. In the county where I live, you have to go out of town to see a specialist. And that irks me because I don't drive long distances at fast speeds anymore. So I pretty much rely on google and health forums to help me. I also keep a daily record of my stools. I have a Bristol Stool Form Scale chart and I pay close attention to size and color. I don't have IBS or IBD.