Signs & Symptoms
Gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms
Common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include:
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal stool frequency, form and passage
Some patients with IBS experience alternating diarrhea and constipation. Mucus also may be present around or within the stool.
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