IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
A common disorder that affects the large intestine, resulting in abdominal discomfort, pain, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What foods and drinks are safe when you have IBS ( irritable bowel syndrome ) ???
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I'm not sure but is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) extremely painful? I always hear bad things about it.
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My father has recently been diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)..What foods and therapies can u suggest to cure this ?
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Can I get hyaluronic acid filler in my cheeks if I have Ibs ( irritable bowel syndrome)? If I were to have a flare, would that affect my filler?
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Is it possible to have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) -without- constipation or diarrhea? Can I have IBS without having constipation or diarrhea?
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I found out everyone is different but is there any type of alcohol i can drink if i suffer from ibs-d (irritable bowel syndrome - diarrhea), what do you recommend?
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I was diagnosed with an irritable bowel syndrome, had taken medicines.Is dat life threatening?What wud be the best food for me to eat for ibs.Thanks!
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My grandfather is 76 years old. He has irritable bowel syndrome(ibs). What should he do?
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How will irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) differ from ibd?
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I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) I have pains during or after sex in my abdomen, it feel like every time I have sex I irritate them?
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