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31. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide - Health Tools
    

    Tools to help you make decisions about irritible bowel syndrome.

32. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide - Cause
    

    Learn what researchers believe may cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

33. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide - Symptoms
    

    An expert panel has outlined a list of symptoms common in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Doctors often use this list of symptoms, known as the Rome II criteria, to distinguish IBS from other intestinal problems.

34. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide - Topic Overview
    

    Irritable bowel syndrome, also know as IBS, is an intestinal disorder that causes irritable abdominal pain or discomfort, cramping or bloating, and diarrhea or constipation.

35. Alosetron for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    

    Drug details for Alosetron for irritable bowel syndrome.

36. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide - When To Call a Doctor
    

    Irritable bowel syndrome may present a number of warning signs.

37. Medical History and Physical Examination for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    

    Medical and dietary historyTo determine whether your symptoms meet the criteria for diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor may ask you questions about:Recent stressful events in your life. Stress may be a strong indication that your symptoms may be caused by irritable bowel syndrome.Bowel function, including how many bowel movements you have per day or per week, whether you have ..

38. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide - Medications
    

    Medication may be used along with lifestyle changes to manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

39. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide - Home Treatment
    

    For most people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), home treatment may be the best way to manage the symptoms.

40. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide - What Happens
    

    Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may persist for a long time, but IBS does not cause cancer or shorten life expectancy.Learn about the variable patterns of IBS.

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