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The Essential Guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Remedies

The Essential Guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Remedies
The primary ways to treat IBS are lifestyle and dietary changes. The Epoch Times
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition affecting 5 to 10 percent of the global population. Characterized by intermittent abdominal pain along with diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both, the disorder targets the gastrointestinal tract which includes the stomach and intestines. While IBS is a chronic condition that requires long-term management, it doesn’t produce changes in bowel tissue or increase your chances of developing colorectal cancer.

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Stacy Swartz
Stacy Swartz
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Stacy Swartz, BSHIM, RHIA, CCS, CPC, is the chief operating officer for Ocean Health Executives. Stacy has 26+ years of experience in health information management and is the author of “Mastering Evaluation and Management Services in Healthcare: A Resource for Professional Services.”
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