Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the common disorders of the large intestine. IBS symptoms can include stomach pain, diarrhea, stomach bloating, constipation and cramping.

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• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a health issue found in your intestines (gut).

• IBS can cause symptoms such as:

• Belly pain.

• Cramping.

• Gas.

• Bloating (or swelling) of the belly.

• Change in stool.

• There are different types of IBS, so each person may not have the same symptoms.

• IBS-D: IBS With Diarrhea

• You may often have loose stool.

• You may often feel an urgent need to move your bowels.

• You may often have cramps or belly pain.

• IBS-C: IBS With Constipation

• You may find it hard to move your bowels.

• You may not often move your bowels.

• You may have an urge to go but cannot go.

• IBS-M: IBS Mixed

• You may have symptoms of both IBS-D and IBS-C.

• While the cause of IBS is unknown, it can still be treated.

• IBS is a common health issue, impacting more than 35 million Americans.

• IBS does not cause lasting harm to the bowels and does not lead to cancer.

• IBS can impact you physically, emotionally and socially.

• Most people with IBS are able to control their symptoms through diet, stress management and, sometimes, medication prescribed by their doctors.

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