Health topic · Gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine · Retrieved 2026-10-13
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, and a change in bowel habits. Some people with the disorder have constipation. Some have diarrhea. Others go back and forth between the two. Although IBS can cause a great deal of discomfort, it does not harm the intestines. IBS is common. It affects about twice as many women as men and is most often found in people younger than 45 years. No one knows…
Reference details
- MedlinePlus topic groups
- Digestive System
- Also called
- IBS; Irritable colon
- MeSH terms
- Colonic Diseases, Functional
- XML release date
- 10/13/2026 02:30:36
Overview
Sources and reuse
- Original MedlinePlus page
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