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IBS

British  

abbreviation

  1. irritable bowel syndrome

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Although antidepressants are not FDA-approved specifically for IBS, they are often prescribed to help manage pain and reduce symptom severity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The researchers noted that other commonly recommended treatments, including FDA-approved IBS medications and antispasmodics, were not associated with an increased risk of death.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

"I had read up on bowel conditions - things it could be like Crohn's, IBS, there's a list of things and cancer is on your list but not at 39 years old" said Mat.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

Let’s talk about the new podcast, which introduces you as “a two-time Peabody Award winning comedian and noted IBS sufferer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024

Jumping around my room in an all-over IBS wiggly dance, feet kicking, he steps on markers.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord