irritable bowel
Sensitive digestive tract
Irritable bowel is a chronic digestive condition marked by abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel habits—constipation, diarrhea, or alternating between both.
Usually called irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, it's a functional disorder, meaning symptoms occur without detectable structural abnormality: The doctor diagnosed her with irritable bowel after ruling out other causes.
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
- stomach crampsInvoluntary abdominal muscle contractions
- colonLarge intestine section
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
microbiota · diarrhea · small intestine · constipation · antispasmodics · probiotics · gas · lactose intolerance · infections · hormonal changes · fiber supplements · cramping · medications · psychotherapy · food diary · urgency · bathroom anxiety · peppermint oil
- SyndromesDown syndrome, Stockholm syndrome, metabolic syndrome, Tourette syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome
- Belly Problemsstomach ache, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, bloating, gas
- digestive issuesindigestion, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas
- health problemsdisease, cancer, diabetes, illness, heart disease
- Digestive Remediesindigestion, heartburn, bloating, gas relief, stomach upset
- GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, ulcerative colitis
irritable bowelinflammatory bowel disease
Chronic intestinal tract condition
Crohn's disease · ulcerative colitis · celiac disease · colitis · bowel cancer
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