What are the symptoms of IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). The symptoms of IBS can vary from person to person and may include:
· Abdominal pain or cramping that is typically relieved after a bowel movement.
· Bloating or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
· Gas or flatulence.
· Diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both.
· Mucus in the stool.
· Urgency to have a bowel movement.
· Feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation.
· Nausea or loss of appetite.
· Fatigue or tiredness.