Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sounds like a catch-all term for “trouble pooping.” And while the condition does involve a range of gastrointestinal issues, IBS symptoms are much broader and can include mental health issues as well. To better understand irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that affects an estimated 12% of people in the U.S. (and women especially—who are two times more likely to have it than men), HG talked with a doctor who answered all our questions about this disorder. While talking about toilet time can be pretty uncomfortable, it us an unavoidable reality for people with IBS.
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