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

    Overview. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract.

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

    There's no test to definitively diagnose IBS . A healthcare professional is likely to start with a complete medical history, physical exam and tests to rule ...

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

    IBS is not a disease, but rather a group of symptoms that occur together. The most common symptoms are cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and ...

  4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Mayo Clinic Healthcare

    Doctors often classify IBS based on the symptom you experience most often. Types of IBS include: IBS-C - you mostly experience constipation; IBS-D - you mostly ...

  5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Doctors often classify IBS based on the symptom you experience most often. Types of IBS include: IBS-C - you mostly experience constipation; IBS-D - you mostly ...

  6. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Struggling with IBS symptoms?

    ANSWER: First off, you are not alone. · IBS is categorized as a disorder of gut-brain interaction. · The key symptom of IBS is abdominal pain, which would be ...

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

    IBS is a disorder that affects the intestines. It's not clear what causes IBS, but several factors seem to play a role in its development. The walls of the ...

  8. 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, ...

  9. Current and future treatments for irritable bowel syndrome associated with diarrhea - Mayo Clinic

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a multifactorial disorder marked by recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel function.

  10. Inflammation May Play a Role in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Studies have suggested that inflammation caused by an infection may trigger IBS symptoms and certain people who have IBS may have some ongoing inflammation. But ...