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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a condition that affects how your digestive system works. People with IBS experience belly pain, changes in bowel habits—like diarrhea or constipation—and other digestive symptoms that come and go over time. IBS is common, but it can be confusing to understand what's happening in your body and why your symptoms change. This section explains what IBS is, how doctors identify it, and what you can expect as you manage the condition.

The articles here answer practical questions you might have: What causes IBS symptoms? How do doctors test for it? What treatments and lifestyle changes might help? You'll also learn the difference between IBS and other digestive conditions, and how to talk with your doctor about your symptoms so you can find an approach that works for you.

What a Colonoscopy Can and Cannot Tell You About IBSLearn about What a Colonoscopy Can and Cannot Tell You About IBSRead the article Can Acid Reflux Cause IBS, or Are They Separate Conditions?Learn about Can Acid Reflux Cause IBS, or Are They Separate Conditions?Read the article Whether IBS Can Be Cured and What Treatment Actually DoesLearn about Whether IBS Can Be Cured and What Treatment Actually DoesRead the article What a Colonoscopy Can and Cannot Tell You About IBSLearn about What a Colonoscopy Can and Cannot Tell You About IBSRead the article Can IBS Cause Back Pain? What the Connection IsLearn about Can IBS Cause Back Pain? What the Connection IsRead the article Can IBS Cause Blood in Your Stool?Learn about Can IBS Cause Blood in Your Stool?Read the article Why IBS Triggers Nausea and What You Can Do About ItLearn about Why IBS Triggers Nausea and What You Can Do About ItRead the article How IBS Can Lead to Weight Loss and What That MeansLearn about How IBS Can Lead to Weight Loss and What That MeansRead the article Whether IBS Gets Better, Stays the Same, or Changes Over TimeLearn about Whether IBS Gets Better, Stays the Same, or Changes Over TimeRead the article What the Research Actually Shows About Probiotics and IBSLearn about What the Research Actually Shows About Probiotics and IBSRead the article How Stress Triggers IBS Symptoms and What That Connection MeansLearn about How Stress Triggers IBS Symptoms and What That Connection MeansRead the article How IBS Develops and What Triggers ItLearn about How IBS Develops and What Triggers ItRead the article Footwear Choices When You Have IBS: What Actually MattersLearn about Footwear Choices When You Have IBS: What Actually MattersRead the article How to Tell If Your Symptoms Are IBSLearn about How to Tell If Your Symptoms Are IBSRead the article What the Research Shows About Probiotics and IBSLearn about What the Research Shows About Probiotics and IBSRead the article Can IBS Cause Back Pain? What the Connection IsLearn about Can IBS Cause Back Pain? What the Connection IsRead the article Why IBS Causes Nausea and What You Can Do About ItLearn about Why IBS Causes Nausea and What You Can Do About ItRead the article IBS and Weight Loss: What's Happening and When to WorryLearn about IBS and Weight Loss: What's Happening and When to WorryRead the article Whether IBS Gets Better, Stays the Same, or Changes Over TimeLearn about Whether IBS Gets Better, Stays the Same, or Changes Over TimeRead the article Why Nausea Happens With IBS and What You Can Do About ItLearn about Why Nausea Happens With IBS and What You Can Do About ItRead the article Whether IBS Gets Better, Stays the Same, or Changes Over TimeLearn about Whether IBS Gets Better, Stays the Same, or Changes Over TimeRead the article Treatment Options for Irritable Bowel SyndromeLearn about Treatment Options for Irritable Bowel SyndromeRead the article What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Why Doctors Still Aren't CertainLearn about What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Why Doctors Still Aren't CertainRead the article How to Tell If You Have IBSLearn about How to Tell If You Have IBSRead the article How to Tell If Your Symptoms Are IBSLearn about How to Tell If Your Symptoms Are IBSRead the article What Causes IBS and Why Doctors Can't Point to a Single ReasonLearn about What Causes IBS and Why Doctors Can't Point to a Single ReasonRead the article How Doctors Diagnose IBSLearn about How Doctors Diagnose IBSRead the article What Tests and Exams Your Doctor Uses to Diagnose IBSLearn about What Tests and Exams Your Doctor Uses to Diagnose IBSRead the article How Long IBS Lasts and What to Expect Over TimeLearn about How Long IBS Lasts and What to Expect Over TimeRead the article What Actually Works for IBS SymptomsLearn about What Actually Works for IBS SymptomsRead the article What Actually Works for IBS Symptoms—and What Doesn'tLearn about What Actually Works for IBS Symptoms—and What Doesn'tRead the article How Doctors Diagnose IBSLearn about How Doctors Diagnose IBSRead the article What Actually Helps When You Have IBSLearn about What Actually Helps When You Have IBSRead the article What Actually Works for IBS Symptoms—and What Doesn'tLearn about What Actually Works for IBS Symptoms—and What Doesn'tRead the article What Actually Works for IBS SymptomsLearn about What Actually Works for IBS SymptomsRead the article Managing IBS: What Actually Works and What Doesn'tLearn about Managing IBS: What Actually Works and What Doesn'tRead the article What Actually Works for IBS SymptomsLearn about What Actually Works for IBS SymptomsRead the article How to Recognize IBS Symptoms and When to See a DoctorLearn about How to Recognize IBS Symptoms and When to See a DoctorRead the article How Doctors Test for Irritable Bowel SyndromeLearn about How Doctors Test for Irritable Bowel SyndromeRead the article What Actually Works for IBS: Treatment Options That Make a DifferenceLearn about What Actually Works for IBS: Treatment Options That Make a DifferenceRead the article How Doctors Treat IBS: Medications, Lifestyle Changes, and What Works for Different SymptomsLearn about How Doctors Treat IBS: Medications, Lifestyle Changes, and What Works for Different SymptomsRead the article Is IBS a Chronic Illness? What You Need to KnowLearn about Is IBS a Chronic Illness? What You Need to KnowRead the article When IBS Counts as a Disability: What the Law SaysLearn about When IBS Counts as a Disability: What the Law SaysRead the article Is IBS an Autoimmune Disease? What the Research ShowsLearn about Is IBS an Autoimmune Disease? What the Research ShowsRead the article Can IBS Be Cured? What the Research ShowsLearn about Can IBS Be Cured? What the Research ShowsRead the article Is IBS Genetic? What Your Family History Actually Tells YouLearn about Is IBS Genetic? What Your Family History Actually Tells YouRead the article Does IBS Run in Families? What Genetics and Environment Tell UsLearn about Does IBS Run in Families? What Genetics and Environment Tell UsRead the article Whether IBS Is Permanent and What That Means for Your LifeLearn about Whether IBS Is Permanent and What That Means for Your LifeRead the article Medications That Can Help Manage IBS SymptomsLearn about Medications That Can Help Manage IBS SymptomsRead the article What IBS Feels Like: Recognizing the SymptomsLearn about What IBS Feels Like: Recognizing the SymptomsRead the article What IBS Feels Like: Recognizing the SymptomsLearn about What IBS Feels Like: Recognizing the SymptomsRead the article Foods That Trigger IBS Symptoms and Why They MatterLearn about Foods That Trigger IBS Symptoms and Why They MatterRead the article Why IBS Happens: The Physical and Behavioral CausesLearn about Why IBS Happens: The Physical and Behavioral CausesRead the article What Triggers Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Why Doctors Still Don't Have All the AnswersLearn about What Triggers Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Why Doctors Still Don't Have All the AnswersRead the article Core Concepts You Need to Understand IBS and IMLearn about Core Concepts You Need to Understand IBS and IMRead the article What Actually Helps IBS: Evidence-Based Approaches That WorkLearn about What Actually Helps IBS: Evidence-Based Approaches That WorkRead the article What IBS Is and How Doctors Identify ItLearn about What IBS Is and How Doctors Identify ItRead the article What IBS Actually Is and How Doctors Diagnose ItLearn about What IBS Actually Is and How Doctors Diagnose ItRead the article What Foods Work Best When You Have IBSLearn about What Foods Work Best When You Have IBSRead the article Foods That Work With IBS: What To Eat and WhyLearn about Foods That Work With IBS: What To Eat and WhyRead the article What Sets Off IBS Symptoms — and How to Spot Your PatternsLearn about What Sets Off IBS Symptoms — and How to Spot Your PatternsRead the article