Can Depression Cause Bowel Problems?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder that involves abdominal pain and cramping, as well as changes in bowel movements.
It is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes
Alternative Names
Spastic colon; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Spastic colitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are many possible causes of IBS. For example, there may be a problem with muscles in the intestine,...
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Small bowel bacterial overgrowth
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Bowel incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bowel incontinence is the loss of bowel control, leading to an involuntary passage of stool. This can range from occasionally leaking a small amount... Read more »
Bowel resection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ascending colectomy; Descending colectomy; Transverse colectomy; Right hemicolectomy; Left hemicolectomy; Hand assisted bowel surgery; Low anterior... Read more »
Bowel incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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