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Term: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2014-06-17
Definition:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common problem that affects the large intestine and causes abdominal cramping, bloating and a change in bowel habits. See
MedlinePlus® - Health Topics - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
for more information.
For more information, please read the
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Defining in Administrative Data
concept.
NOTE:
IBS should not be confused with
Inflamatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
, which is characterized by the inflamation of the intestines and is often more serious than IBS.
Related concepts
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Defining in Administrative Data
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Defining in Administrative Data
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