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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Functional Bowel)


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Alternate Names : Functional Colitis, Functional Dyspepsia, Intestinal Neurosis, Irritable Colon, Laxative Colitis, Mucous Colitis, Nervous Indigestion, Pylorospasm, Spastic Colon

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Symptoms & Signs

Diarrhea alternating with constipation for 6 months or more
Abdominal pain
- Following meals
- Relieved by bowel movement
- Intermittent
Abdominal tenderness
Abdominal fullness, gas, bloating
Abdominal distention
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Emotional distress
Depression

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• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Diseases & Conditions

• Crohn's Disease
• Dehydration
• Malnutrition

Tests & Exams

• Endoscopy

Other Topics

• Abdomen - Swollen
• Abdominal Bloating
• Abdominal Pain
• Appetite - Decreased
• Caffeine in the Diet
• Chronic
• Constipation
• Depression
• Diarrhea
• Fiber
• Gas/Flatus - Excessive
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Stress and Anxiety

Review Date : 11/7/2002
Reviewed By : Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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