10 Causes of Abdominal Pain
Cause #9: Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder with a poorly understood cause but still, it is quite common. With a 10 to 20% estimated prevalence many people are affected by this condition.
The diagnosis is made when a patient suffers from persistent altered bowel habit, abdominal pain and bloating after ruling out any organic disorder. The pain is usually mild and located in the lower half of the abdomen. Defecation usually improves pain in patients with this condition.
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