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Topic Overview

Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause a great deal of discomfort. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of IBS.

Chronic DiseaseDigestive

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Definition

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause a great deal of discomfort. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of IBS.

Concept record

Canonical title
Irritable bowel syndrome
Alphabetical key
I
Category
Chronic Disease
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
IBS
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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