irritable bowel syndrome
Chronic digestive trouble
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic digestive disorder causing abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel habits—constipation, diarrhea, or both.
Often abbreviated IBS.
The condition is common but poorly understood, with symptoms triggered by stress, certain foods, or hormonal changes: She manages her irritable bowel syndrome through diet.
Swollen, expanded state
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
distension · urgency · nausea · mucus · spasms · discomfort · tenderness · gurgling
Pressure, mental or vocal
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- glutenCereal grain protein
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
alcohol · antibiotics · infection · fructose · lactose · sorbitol · beans
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antispasmodicsDrugs relieving involuntary muscle contractions
- laxativesConstipation remedies
- antidiarrhealsDrugs treating loose bowels
Large intestine examination
- gastroenterologistDigestive organ physician
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
Returning to worse state
- remittingSending payment owed
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
- long-termLasting extended period
- recurrentHappening multiple times
episodic · unpredictable · lifelong · fluctuating · exacerbation · persistent · cyclical · variable
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
constipation · distension · urgency · nausea · mucus · spasms · discomfort · tenderness · gurgling · fullness
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
caffeine · alcohol · antibiotics · infection · fructose · lactose · sorbitol · beans
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antispasmodicsDrugs relieving involuntary muscle contractions
- laxativesConstipation remedies
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- gastroenterologistDigestive organ physician
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
relapsing
Returning to worse state
recurrent · episodic · unpredictable · lifelong · fluctuating · exacerbation · persistent · cyclical · variable · intermittent
unclassified
Not assigned a category
- GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, ulcerative colitis
- bowel disordersIBS, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colitis, diverticulitis
- Disputed Diagnoseschronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue
- stress effectsinsomnia, headaches, anxiety, muscle tension, fatigue
- pain conditionschronic pain, myalgia, fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuralgia
- colorectalcolon, rectum, anus, cecum, caecum
irritable bowel syndromeinflammatory bowel disease
Chronic intestinal tract condition
Crohn's disease · ulcerative colitis · colon cancer · celiac disease · colorectal cancer
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