Gastrointestinal System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder (1). Symptomes include chronic and recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, distension, cramping, constipation and/or diarrhea and flatulence (1). The exact pathophysiology of IBS remains unknown (1).  

Causes of these disturbances may depend on the interaction of several factors including genetics, psychosocial factors and post-inflammatory changes after a GI infection (1). 

Treatment includes using
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Last Updated: 2024-11-12