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Can you have ibs without having stomach cramps?

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Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

Not really: By definition, irritable bowel syndrome (ibd) must include abdominal pain or discomfort of some sort along with diarrhea and/or constipation. If there is no pain we generally refer to the diseases as functional diarrhea or constipation. This is done primarily for classification for research purposes.

Answered 1/20/2020

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Dr. Richard Gould answered

Yes: Other symptoms of IBS are bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea. Everyone's experience with IBS can be unique.

Answered 5/19/2014

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A member asked:

Can you have ibs without having stomach cramps?

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