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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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One in five Americans suffers from irritable bowel syndrome, making it one of the most common disorders diagnosed by doctors. This section includes pages providing background on IBS.

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IBS Overview

By National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)

One in five Americans suffers from irritable bowel syndrome, making it one of the most common disorders diagnosed by doctors. A separate page provides a shorter introduction to IBS: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Easy Introduction”.

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Digestive Diseases Facts

By National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)

This page separates fact from fiction for a few of the more common digestive ailments, covering common misconceptions about ulcers, heartburn, irritable bowel, inflammatory bowel, and other conditions.

IBS (Short)

By National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)

This page offers an easy introduction to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); for the fuller story, see the longer document “Irritable Bowel Syndrome”.