Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is
a disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract characterized
by abdominal pain associated with alterations in bowel
function, diarrhea, constipation or both, typically
over months or years, in the absence of inflammation.
The cause is unknown but believed to involve abnormal
contractions of the bowel and/or a heightened perception
to stimuli from the bowel. Treatment for IBS may include
diet, medication, exercise, or some combination of the
three.
For more information visit the following web pages:
• http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/ibsrelief/IBS.pdf
• http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/index.htm
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