What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder characterised by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits
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Symptoms include cramping, belly pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both
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IBS is an ongoing condition that needs long-term management
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Other symptoms that are often related include sensation of incomplete evacuation and increased gas or mucus in the stool
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The exact cause of IBS is not fully understood, but it's believed to be related to the way the gut functions
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IBS is diagnosed based on a combination of symptoms and the exclusion of other conditions
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Research has shown that people with IBS may have altered bacteria in their GI tract, contributing to symptoms
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Studies have shown that the types and amounts of gut bacteria are different in people with IBS than in people without it
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