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What is irritable bowel syndrome?

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Abdominal Discomfort: Ibs is a functional disorder affecting how food moves through your GI tract. Lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating with diarrhea, constipation or both are common signs. It can be triggered by stress/anxiety or different foods. The diagnosis is usually made by ruling out other disorders.

Answered 2/17/2015

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Multifactorial cause: Irritable bowel syndrome is the multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. The predominant symptoms like diarrhea cramps constipation are the result of autonomic nervous system instability. Pts like you may benefit from a metabolically directed approach check out mdwellnessmd.Com.

Answered 7/14/2014

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs, or spastic colon) is a symptom-based diagnosis characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits. As a functional gastrointestinal disorder (fgid), ibs has no known organic cause. Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate.

Answered 2/6/2017

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