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Article: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
How Is IBS Diagnosed and Treated?
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that occurs when the intestines do not function correctly. A person with IBD may experience abdominal pain that often is accompanied by alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea.
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Functional bowel disease
Gastrointestinal system
Spastic colon
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