Abstract:Introduction
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most frequent functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Main symptoms are recurring stomach ache connected with defecation, changes of frequency of defecation and/or stool’s consistency. Cause of IBS is still unknown unlike its pathomechanism. Continuous research allows doctors to understand and treat it better.
Discussion
Diagnosing IBS might be difficult even for the most experienced doctors due to its uncharacteristic symptoms. T… Show more
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