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
Spastic colon; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Spastic colitis
There are many possible causes of IBS. For example, there may be a problem with muscles in the intestine,...
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