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Irritable bowel

Irritable bowel

Reizdarm·Also: Reizdarmsyndrom, Colon irritabile

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder of the digestive tract with abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel movements. Despite distressing symptoms, no identifiable organic cause can be found.

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