IBS

British  

abbreviation

1. irritable bowel syndrome

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Example Sentences

The exact cause of IBS remains uncertain.

From Science Daily

"Our results indicate that certain intestinal bacteria can produce bioactive serotonin and thus play an important role in intestinal health and open new avenues for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS," he says.

From Science Daily

The findings also suggest a meaningful biological connection between bowel movement frequency and IBS, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

From Science Daily

"Gut motility problems sit at the heart of IBS, constipation and other common gut-motility disorders" says Prof Mauro D'Amato, "but the underlying biology is very hard to pin down. These genetic results highlight specific pathways, especially vitamin B1, as testable leads for the next stage of research, including lab experiments and carefully designed clinical studies."

From Science Daily

I can almost hear the eye roll when I contact Kirsten Jackson, an IBS Dietitian, who specialises in gut health.

From BBC