irritable bowel syndrome

noun

, Pathology.

1. any combination of common disturbances of the bowel, as diarrhea or constipation, occurring with abdominal pain, sometimes accompanied by psychological stress. : IBS

irritable bowel syndrome

noun

1. med a chronic condition of recurring abdominal pain with constipation or diarrhoea or both

irritable bowel syndrome

/ ĭr′ĭ-tə-bəl /

1. A gastrointestinal disorder without demonstrable organic pathology, characterized by abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and mucus in the stool.

Example Sentences

He pointed to studies finding that with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, 40% or more of patients who receive placebo treatment feel their symptoms improve.

From Salon

A: We are sorry to hear your irritable bowel syndrome flared up while you were taking red yeast rice.

From Seattle Times

Dicyclomine is already on the market as a generic drug and is currently used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

From Science Daily

Diets low in fiber have been associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease.

From Salon

Ina Steiner received harassing and sometimes threatening Twitter messages as well as dozens of strange emails from groups like an irritable bowel syndrome patient support group and the Communist Party of the United States.

From Seattle Times