Helping answers to Questions concerning Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, is a disorder that interferes with the normal functions of the colon, large intestine. It is characterized by a group of symptoms—crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS is not a disease. It's a functional disorder, which means that the bowel doesn't work as it should.

Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS, can be tricky as there is not a cure and various diets and medicines that can improve or eliminate the condition in many people.

Suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

If you are suffering for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and live in Florida, consider contacting The Florida Hospital Digestive Health Center.

Our Center is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation for digestive disorders by U.S. News & World Report and we are here to serrve you.