“All Disease Begins in the Gut” – Hippocrates
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder. It occurs in 10-15% of the population.
Definition
IBS is diagnosis of exclusion. This means all other health conditions have been ruled out but an individual still presents with recurrent abdominal pain related to two of the following:
Pain related to defecation
Pain associated with a change in stool frequency
Pain associated with a change in stool form
Signs & Symptoms
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Diarrhea
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Constipation
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Abdominal pain
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Bloating
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Gas