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What is irritable bowel syndrome and what can I do about it?

  • Written by Suzanne Mahady, Gastroenterologist & Clinical Epidemiologist, Senior Lecturer, Monash University
what is irritable bowel syndrome and what can I do about it?Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome as men.from shutterstock.com

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects one in ten Australians, and twice as many women as men. Its symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea, and bloating. These have a significant impact on a...

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