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Health & Fitness > Digestive Diseases Symptoms of IBS: 3 of 3

Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a disorder whose cause remains unknown. It is characterized by specific symptoms and although it can make life very stressful and painful, it does not lead to life threatening illnesses or other more complicated illnesses. As of today, IBS is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders, affecting 20% of the adult American population. It occurs more often in women than in men, and usually starts before the age of 35. General Symptoms of IBS There are many symptoms of IBS and they change between individuals in type and severity. They...
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