Irritable bowel syndrome

IBS; Irritable bowel; Spastic colon; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Spastic colitis; Abdominal pain - IBS; Diarrhea - IBS; Constipation - IBS; IBS-C; IBS-D

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that leads to pain in abdomen and changes in bowel movements.

IBS is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Digestive system

The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.

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Outlook (Prognosis)

When to Contact a Medical Professional