Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms and Risk Factors You Need to Know

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder that affects the large intestine. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, diarrhea, gas or constipation, or both. Only a few people with IBS have severe symptoms. Some people can control their symptoms by changing what they eat, how they live, and how much stress they have. Gastroenterology St. George offers treatments for IBS.