Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms & Treatment

Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Here's what you need to know about IBS and your digestive health.

Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Stomach cramps, gas, bloating and a constant see-saw between constipation and sudden attacks of diarrhea. Sound familiar? That's the constellation of symptoms that people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) struggle with every day. What's worse, though, is the suddenness of IBS attacks, which leave IBS sufferers constantly on alert for the nearest bathroom.

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10 to 20%
The percentage of Americans who have IBS
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Lawrence Friedman, MD Gastroenterology	Q	What tests can diagnose the cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Lawrence Friedman, MD Gastroenterology	A	If diagnostic testing is necessary to rule out causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, it may include a complete blood count, thyroid tests, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). The ESR, which measures . . . Read More

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