Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Pronunciation: (EER-uh-tuh-bul BAH-wul sin-drohm)

A disorder that comes and goes. Nerves that control the muscles in the GI tract are too active. The GI tract becomes sensitive to food, stool, gas, and stress. Causes abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea. Also called spastic colon or muc