![Irritable bowel syndrome, pathophysiology. Illustration of a digestive system suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is also known as spastic colon or irritable colon syndrome. It causes abdominal pain and cramps, Irritable bowel syndrome, pathophysiology. Illustration of a digestive system suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is also known as spastic colon or irritable colon syndrome. It causes abdominal pain and cramps,](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MA963G/irritable-bowel-syndrome-pathophysiology-illustration-of-a-digestive-system-suffering-from-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-ibs-is-also-known-as-spastic-colon-or-irritable-colon-syndrome-it-causes-abdominal-pain-and-cramps-and-irregular-bowel-habits-such-as-constipation-and-diarrhoea-the-condition-is-thought-to-be-linked-to-anxiety-and-stress-which-disturb-involuntary-muscle-movement-in-the-intestines-there-is-no-cure-but-laxatives-anti-diarrhoeal-and-anti-spasmodic-drugs-may-help-to-alleviate-the-symptoms-MA963G.jpg)
Irritable bowel syndrome, pathophysiology. Illustration of a digestive system suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is also known as spastic colon or irritable colon syndrome. It causes abdominal pain and cramps,
VitalCorp - El síndrome de colon irritable es un trastorno frecuente que afecta al intestino grueso. Los signos y los síntomas incluyen cólicos, dolor abdominal, hinchazón abdominal, gases y diarrea o estreñimiento (
![En la mayoría de personas diagnosticadas con síndrome del colon irritable, la afección es crónica y dura toda la vida - Red de noticias de Mayo Clinic En la mayoría de personas diagnosticadas con síndrome del colon irritable, la afección es crónica y dura toda la vida - Red de noticias de Mayo Clinic](https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2015/09/IBS.jpg)