irritable bowel syndrome
noun
: a chronic functional disorder of the colon that is characterized especially by constipation or diarrhea, cramping abdominal pain, and the passage of mucus in the stool
—abbreviation IBS
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This includes people with irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and other conditions that affect the gut.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Some people may also develop irritable bowel syndrome after infection, leading to chronic digestive issues like bloating, cramping and diarrhea.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Those effects may include bloating, gas, and worsening of symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, for some people, seltzer and other carbonated beverages can cause bloating or gas — and for those who struggle with digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the fizzy beverages can exacerbate their symptoms.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Some people may also develop irritable bowel syndrome after infection, leading to chronic digestive issues like bloating, cramping and diarrhea.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Those effects may include bloating, gas, and worsening of symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, for some people, seltzer and other carbonated beverages can cause bloating or gas — and for those who struggle with digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the fizzy beverages can exacerbate their symptoms.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Irritable bowel syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritable%20bowel%20syndrome. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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