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Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder defined clinically by the combination of abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits, with no organic cause. […]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder defined clinically by the combination of abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits, with no organic cause. […]

The colon is a living organ that can be affected by different functional and organic conditions, even in people that have no symptoms. The digestive system is one of the richest, most varied systems in the human body.
The colon, also called intestine or large intestine, is the last section of this digestive system, connecting the small intestine to the anus. […]