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Does irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have an effect on my bladder?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the colon and intestines primarily. The bladder is not directly affected. Many people do report symptoms involving the bladder, which are however similar to those of an infection, including pressure, pain and frequent urination. It is important to have these symptoms evaluated if they do occur. The mechanism by which IBS causes these symptom is currently unknown.

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