Symptoms

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, 1 gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you’ll need to manage long 2 term. Though the signs and symptoms are uncomfortable, IBS doesn’t cause permanent damage to the colon and doesn’t lead to colorectal cancer.