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  1. Irritable bowel syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, ...

  2. Irritable bowel syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    There's no test to definitively diagnose IBS . Your health care provider is likely to start with a complete medical history, physical exam and tests to rule ...

  3. Consumer Health: What is IBS? - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea ...

  4. Mayo Clinic Minute: How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt a person's daily life. Some people suffer in silence because of painful stomach cramps, ...

  5. Many Options, but No Single Path to Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    February 19, 2010. Dear Mayo Clinic: I have had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for many years. My problem is not that I have diarrhea or constipation, ...

  6. The role of lifestyle-related treatments for IBS - Mayo Clinic

    Therapeutic options for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) focus on alleviating symptoms. This article addresses the role of diet, exercise and sleep ...

  7. Mayo Clinic: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Definitely Isn't 'All in the Head'

    — Irritable bowel syndrome is not "all in the head," as has been commonly thought. In a review of the literature, Michael Camilleri, M.D., a Mayo Clinic ...

  8. Mayo researcher finds potential microbial pathway to treat IBS symptoms, lessen abdominal pain

    ... IBS, including bloating, cramps, diarrhea and constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a globally prevalent disorder affecting up to 20% of the U.S. ...

  9. Mayo Clinic Q and A: For most diagnosed with it, IBS is a chronic, lifelong condition

    Although no specific test to diagnose IBS exists at this time, your doctor can then decide whether additional tests are needed to rule out other disorders. IBS ...

  10. Inflammation May Play a Role in Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Mayo Clinic News Network

    But research examining the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory medications in controlling IBS symptoms hasn't shown any benefit. As a result, anti-inflammatory ...