Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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Signs and Symptoms


Symptoms of IBS include the following:

Bloating
Cramping and abdominal pain, which may or may not go away after having a bowel movement
Diarrhea, constipation, or both (Diarrhea may be more bothersome in the early morning or after eating.)
Gas
Mucus in the stool
Urgent need to have a bowel movement or feeling that the bowel has not completely emptied

Not all patients experience the same symptoms of IBS. Patients may have diarrhea only, constipation only, ...Read the full article