Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and a change in bowel habits. It is estimated to occur in 9% to 22% of the US population, and is more often diagnosed in women than in men. There are no diagnostic markers for irritable bowel syndrome and no evidence of organic disease. Moreover, the pathophysiology is not completely understood; however, abnormal gastrointestinal motility, altered...