The Working Team changed the definitions of IBS, functional abdominal bloating and functional constipation from a “disorder” to “disorders” to acknowledge multiple pathophysiologic possibilities. For ...
Constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C) is a subtype of IBS that causes constipation and abdominal pain. Rates of IBS vary widely in different parts of the world, but one large study showed that about 4% ...
Nagging abdominal pain and a new bout of constipation? You might be dealing with diverticulitis, a condition that occurs when small pouches form in the colon and become inflamed or infected.
The causes of abdominal pain in IBS aren't well understood ... That leads to diarrhea (too fast) and constipation (too slow). Motility dysfunction can also cause painful cramping or spasms in the ...