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what is 'irritable bowel syndrome - change in bowel habits and stomach pain '?

Definition for irritable bowel syndrome

In gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits which are not associated with any abnormalities seen on routine clinical testing. more

do i have 'irritable bowel syndrome'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
diagnostic test search results for 'irritable bowel syndrome'
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Stool culture
Stool studies for ova and parasites
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
KUB
Blood Lead level
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therapeutic procedures for 'irritable bowel syndrome'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for irritable bowel syndrome:


medications search results for 'irritable bowel syndrome'
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  Amitriptyline
  Mineral oil
  Imipramine
  Loperamide
  Dicyclomine
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web search results for 'irritable bowel syndrome'?
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quick facts
category
gastrointestinal
frequency
very common (U.S.)
likelihood by age
likelyhood by duration of symptoms
some common symptoms
backache
change in bowel habits
diarrhea
stomach pain
some related diagnoses
colitis
inflammatory bowel disease
celiac disease
malabsorption
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gastroenterologist
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