Eamonn M.M. Quigley
Abstract
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort that is associated with disturbed bowel function and often accompanied by bloating, distension and difficult defecation (1). IBS has a global prevalence of 2–25%, depending on the criteria used and the population surveyed (2).
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort that is associated with disturbed bowel function and often accompanied by bloating, distension and difficult defecation (1). IBS has a global prevalence of 2–25%, depending on the criteria used and the population surveyed (2).
Key concepts: Irritable bowel syndrome, Bloating, Medicine, Abdominal pain, Defecation, Distension, Gastroenterology, Internal medicine