Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that interferes with the normal functions of the large intestine (colon). Symptoms include crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhoea.

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Updated May 2009

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Title:   Irritable bowel syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes abdominal pain, bloating and alternating constipation and diarrhoea. The cause is unknown, but factors such as emotional stress, infection and some foods can aggravate the condition. Treatment options include dietary modifications and stress management.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition which affects the digestive system. IBS is more common in women than men and symptoms often first begin in the late teens to early twenties.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition which affects the digestive system. IBS is more common in women than men and symptoms often first begin in the late teens to early twenties.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Irritable bowel syndrome treatment
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There are a number of symptom-specific treatments for irritable bowel syndrome, including products to alleviate diarrhoea, constipation and pain.
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Irritable bowel syndrome: what you need to know
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder of the normal rhythmic movement of your gut (bowel) that can lead to pain, bloating and gas.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Irritable bowel syndrome: causes and symptoms
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common disorder that can be caused by such factors as hypersensitivity of the intestines, anxiety, stress, gastrointestinal infection or genetic makeup.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by abdominal cramps, constipation and diarrhoea.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Drug therapy of irritable bowel syndrome
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Irritable bowel syndrome is a common problem, but its cause is unknown. People who have irritable bowel syndrome have repeated pains in the abdomen. They may also have constipation or diarrhoea and their stomach may feel bloated.
Date:   Jun 2001
Title:   Drug therapy of irritable bowel syndrome
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disabling condition in the community. It is characterised by abdominal pain and disordered bowel habit, but the pathophysiology of the condition is unclear.
Date:   Jun 2001
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