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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Discomfort
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Others with irritable bowel feel as though they are not able to void completely. They may ... feel full and bloated, and pass excessive amounts of gas. Most patients experience some degree of abdominal pain or discomfort that usually is relieved after a trip to the bathroom.
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a group of symptoms you have had for at least 12 weeks in the last 12 months. It always involves abdominal pain or discomfort along with two of the following three characteristics:
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IBS is not fatal nor is it linked to the development of other serious bowel diseases. However, due to the chronic pain, discomfort, and other symptoms, work absenteeism, social phobias, and other negative quality-of-life effects can be common in more serious cases. Individuals who find a caring primary caregiver and/or sufficient self-help options should be able to develop a successful treatment program for their symptoms and lead normal lives.
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