Summary
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system with symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation.
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It is a chronic condition that needs to be managed long-term.
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Common symptoms include abdominal pain or cramps, bloating, bowel movements that are harder or looser than usual, diarrhea, constipation or alternating between the two.
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The cause of IBS is not clear but may be related to an overly sensitive colon or immune system.
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Other symptoms include the feeling that you haven’t finished a bowel movement, whitish mucus in your stool and alternating constipation and diarrhea.
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Summary
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system. Symptoms can include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation.
The condition is often lifelong, although the symptoms may change over time. With the right strategies, IBS can be successfully managed.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - NHS inform
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Summary
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you'll need to manage long term.
Irritable bowel syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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The main symptom of IBS is abdominal pain or discomfort associated with a change in your bowel habits. Patients with IBS may describe the abdominal discomfort in different ways, such as sharp pain, cramping, bloating, distention, fullness or even burning.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Summary
If you have irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, you might have uncomfortable or painful abdominal symptoms. Constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating are common IBS symptoms. IBS doesn’t damage your digestive tract or raise your risk for colon cancer. You can often manage symptoms through diet and lifestyle changes.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: IBS, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
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The most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are pain in your abdomen, often related to your bowel movements, and changes in your bowel movements. These changes may be…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | NIDDK
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