Irritable bowel syndrome is a function disease, which means that the disorder is due to the dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract organs. Scientists assume that it is the nerves in the gastrointestinal tract that makes the organs not work properly. It is one of the common gastrointestinal disorders.
About one of 10 visits to the doctor is a complaint about IBS. Most of them present mild symptoms. Women are three times more likely to have IBS, especially during their period. Although common, irritable bowel syndrome is difficult to diagnose. To be able to confirm the occurrence of IBS, certain gastrointestinal diseases must be ruled out first.