Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that can cause a number of unpleasant digestive symptoms, most notably constipation or diarrhea with abdominal pain. “Gas, cramping and food intolerances are common too,” says Alyssa Simpson, digestive health dietitian in Phoenix. “These symptoms are often located in the lower abdomen. This pain is typically relieved after a bowel movement and is a key diagnostic feature,” explains David D. Clarke, MD, board-certified specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology.
He notes that other common symptoms of IBS include bloating, mucus in the stool, gas, fatigue, nausea, feelings of urgency to use the bathroom or feeling like you didn’t completely empty your bowels afterward. “People with IBS are also more likely to experience fatigue, brain fog, anxiety or…