Understanding and managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder. It affects the large intestine and causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. Symptoms of IBS include bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. It is a chronic condition that requires long-term management. The exact cause of...

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder characterized by abnormal bowel function without identifiable structural disease. Patients typically experience abdominal pain, often associated with defecation and altered bowel habits, presenting as either constipation or diarrhea. Affecting a significant portion of the general population, IBS can be a frustrating condition for both patients and clinicians due to its elusive nature and lack of definitive diagnostic markers.