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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and changes in the consistency of bowel movements. These symptoms may occur over a long time, sometimes for years.

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gastroenterologic 1
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1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Wikipedia)
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and changes in the consistency of bowel movements.
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