irritable bowel syndrome

noun

Pathology.

1. any combination of common disturbances of the bowel, as diarrhea or constipation, occurring with abdominal pain, sometimes accompanied by psychological stress. IBS

irritable bowel syndrome

noun

1. med a chronic condition of recurring abdominal pain with constipation or diarrhoea or both

irritable bowel syndrome

1. A gastrointestinal disorder without demonstrable organic pathology, characterized by abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and mucus in the stool.

Example Sentences

Doctors first suspected she was perimenopause or had irritable bowel syndrome and tests found a mild infection, but no follow-ups were done.

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GPs will work more closely with specialists to access expert advice quickly for patients with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, menopause symptoms and ear infections.

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He pointed to studies finding that with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, 40% or more of patients who receive placebo treatment feel their symptoms improve.

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A: We are sorry to hear your irritable bowel syndrome flared up while you were taking red yeast rice.

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Dicyclomine is already on the market as a generic drug and is currently used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

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