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September 14th, 2025

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Three types of pain that could mean irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

As many as 60-million people – that’s 20 percent of Americans – deal with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a chronic condition that affects the lower gastrointestinal tract. It also causes the colon to be irritable and spastic, which causes the abdominal discomfort associated with changes in the consistency and/or frequency of bowel movements. The causes of IBS are … [Read more...] about Three types of pain that could mean irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)