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Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Explained in Under 3 Minutes

In this video, learn the characteristics of irritable bowel syndrome, a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects one in 10 Americans.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on December 22, 2023

If things are working well in your belly, tummy troubles like diarrhea, excessive gas, and constipation should be seldom. If these issues are occurring weekly or even daily, you might be dealing with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

IBS is called a “syndrome” for a reason. Syndromes are conditions that are characterized as a set of related symptoms. IBS does not have a clear cause — it’s not related to inflammation and there is no visible damage to the intestines. In this video, learn more about the gastrointestinal symptoms it causes, the different types of IBS, and lifestyle changes that may help.

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Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department on Health and Human Services. (2021). Irritable bowel syndrome.

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