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  2. Irritable bowel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating and changes in the consistency of bowel movements. [1] These symptoms may occur over a long time, sometimes for years. [2]

  3. Self-diagnosis - Wikipedia

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    Self-diagnosis is the process of diagnosing, or identifying, medical conditions in oneself.It may be assisted by medical dictionaries, books, resources on the Internet, past personal experiences, or recognizing symptoms or medical signs of a condition that a family member previously had or currently has.

  4. IBS - Wikipedia

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    IBS most commonly refers to: Irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder of the bowel; IBS may also refer to: Academia and education. Indiana Boys School, a former name of ...

  5. Functional gastrointestinal disorder - Wikipedia

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    For patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional abdominal pain (FAP), hypnotherapy reduces pain intensity and frequency. [30] BART therapies monitor the physiological changes occurring with thoughts, feelings, and emotions. These therapies aim to teach patients how to visualize the effects of the interventions they are undergoing.

  6. Somatic symptom disorder - Wikipedia

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    Somatic symptom disorder is frequently associated with functional pain syndromes like fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). [11] Somatic symptom disorder typically leads to poor functioning, interpersonal issues, unemployment or problems at work, and financial strain as a result of excessive healthcare visits.

  7. Diverticulosis - Wikipedia

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    Some people with diverticulosis complain of symptoms such as cramping, bloating, flatulence, and irregular defecation. However, it is unclear if these symptoms are attributable to the underlying diverticulosis or to coexistent irritable bowel syndrome. [7] Diverticular disease was found associated with a higher risk of left sided colon cancer. [8]

  8. Obstructed defecation - Wikipedia

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    To qualify for this diagnosis, patients must meet the Rome diagnostic criteria for functional constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). [32] Furthermore, 2 of the following 3 tests must show abnormal results: balloon expulsion test , anorectal manometry or anal surface electromyography , or imaging (e.g. defecography ...

  9. Functional abdominal pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Functional abdominal pain syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder. [4] Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGD) are common medical conditions characterized by recurrent and persistent gastrointestinal symptoms caused by improper functioning of the enteric system in the absence of any identifiable organic or structural pathology, such as ulcers, inflammation, tumors or masses.