Increased sensitivity of the intestine, characterised by recurrent abdominal cramps, bloating, mucus in stools, irregular bowel habits, diarrhoea and constipation.

(IBS) symptoms of stomach cramps and diarrhea but no inflammation of the intestinal tract, usually treated with antispasmodic medications such as Bentyl, Amitriptoline, and Levbid. Methotrexate An immunomodulator used to control many inflammatory diseases including Crohn's Disease

stress-induced disease of the GI tract; cramping and pain accompany alternating diarrhea and constipation; stool may contain excess mucus; flatulence, nausea, and loss of appetite may occur; also called irritable colon or spastic colon

People with IBS have a gut that is sensitive to certain allergens and causes abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea.

(noun) spastic colon, causing pain. Not to be confused with inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's Disease.

see IBS.

soft or watery feces, often with mucus. Associated with stress. Also called colitis.

recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress

Is a condition that causes the intestines, bowel, or gut to be over sensitive. Symptoms can include abdominal pains, especially on the left side, or across the lower abdomen, bloating and fullness of wind, constipation, and diarrhoea. (Alternating between one and the other). Difficulty opening the bowels, or feeling as though they haven't emptied adequately.

Group of symptoms that represent the most common disorder of the GI (gastro-intestinal) system

bowel disorder that causes an irregular and upredictable bowel habit, often constipation alternating with loose stools, and usually with some abdominal discomfort ( Website).

irritable colon a common condition caused by altered motility of the bowels. It produces diarrhoea or constipation and abdominal discomfort. It is not a form of IBD.

A common functional disorder characterized by gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea and/or constipation or alternately by both.

A colon disorder involving diarrhea, constipation, diarrhea alternating with constipation, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain or discomfort, and passing mucus in the stool.

A common functional bowel disorder causing abdominal pain, diarrhoea or constipation.

A condition involving the GI tract which has some similar symptoms to Crohn's disease.

A disorder of the intestine that affects motility and causes abdominal pain, bloating and irregular bowel movements (constipation and / or diarrhoea). Used to be known in the past as spastic colon or colitis and irritable colon. It should not be confused with irritable bowel disease but can be seen simultaneously with IBD.

A disorder characterized by bouts of bloating, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, and gas. Also known as spastic colon, nervous bowel, irritable colon, and mucous colitis. Note: Not to be confused with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

a condition marked by abdominal pain, bloating, gas and tenderness along the colon and also alternating attacks of constipation and diarrhoea

a condition of the colon and/or rectum where a person experiences a series of symptoms, such as lower abdominal pain/spasms, diarrhea, and/or constipation. IBS is not an inflammatory bowel disease.

a chronic disease of the colon (large intestine). This disease is characterized by constipation alternating with diarrhea and by cramping abdominal pain.

Alternating constipation and diarrhea with abdominal pain, abdominal gas, and nausea.

altered motility of the small and large intestine that causes diarrhea and/or constipation as well as abdominal discomfort

A functional gastrointestinal disorder which waxes and waned in its severity. IBS is associated with abnormal neural control of the GI tract. A wide variety of complaints may occur involving diarrhea, constipation, nausea, bloating and flatulence as well as dyspeptic symptoms. In the past, this has been termed spastic colitis or mucous colitis.

a disorder of the intestines that causes abdominal pain, which may or may not be accompanied by constipation, diarrhea and/or bloating.

A condition characterised by involuntary spasms of the large intestine.

disorder in which the nerves that control the muscles in the GI tract are too active causing it to become sensitive to food, stool, gas, and stress. Causes abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea. Also called spastic colon or mucous colitis.

A condition of abnormally increased spontaneous movement (motility) of the small and large intestine, generally stress can contribute to this condition.

Altered motility of the small and large intestine, causing diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Sometimes mistakenly called "spastic colitis," this condition does not cause inflammation of the colon and has no relationship to ulcerative colitis.

(IBS) a bowel disorder which can cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea or constipation, and urgency. Irritable bowel syndrome does not cause physical changes in the gut. IBS is very common with Endometriosis. Please read this Irritable-Bowel article for more details

A very common disorder involving the motion of the intestinal tract. Nerves that control the muscles in the GI tract are too active. The GI tract also becomes sensitive to food, stool, gas, and stress. Causes abdominal pain, urgency in having bowel movements, and alternating constipation and diarrhea. Also called spastic colon.

a digestive disorder that causes cramping pain and diarrhea

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. Synonyms: spastic colon or mucous colitis.

stress reaction involving symptoms of cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, nausea and/or loss of appetite; spastic colitis

A common disorder that leads to crampy pain, gassiness, bloating and change in bowel habits. Alternating constipation/diarrhea.

A painful abnormality of colon function which may be related to anxiety or may occur without other know abnormality.

a chronic functional disorder of the colon that is of unknown etiology is characterized by the secretion and passage of large amounts of mucus, by constipation alternating with diarrhea, and by cramping abdominal pain -- abbreviation IBS

or IBS, it is a condition that is believed to occur when the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract function abnormally.

functional bowel disorder which primarily affects gastrointestinal motility.

Mucous colitis. Inability to control bowel movement.

A bowel disorder that may cause abdominal pain and discomfort associated with changes in bowel habits without any structural cause. This disorder is also referred to as IBS and spastic colon.

(IBS) A condition that causes upset intestines for a long period of time. It is very unpleasant to the sufferer but tends to be harmless and usually does not lead to more serious complaints. The symptoms vary from person to person and from day to day. In order to be diagnosed with IBS, a person must have at least three of the following symptoms: pain in the lower abdomen; bloating; constipation; diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation; nausea; loss of appetite; tummy rumbling; flatulence; mucous in stools; indigestion; constant tiredness; frequent urination; low back pain; painful intercourse for women.

Characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel function - alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea.

In gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits which are not associated with any abnormalities seen on routine clinical testing. It is fairly common and makes up 20–50% of visits to gastroenterologists. Lower abdominal pain, and bloating associated with alteration of bowel habits and abdominal discomfort relieved with defecation are the most frequent symptoms.