Alternating Bowel Habit IBS: It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any organic cause. IBS may be associated with pain disorders. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Alternating Bowel Habit IBS is available below.
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Prognosis for Alternating Bowel Habit IBS: IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients. But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue and other symptoms, and it increases a patient's medical costs,and contributes to work absenteeism.
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