| Common Name | Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| Scientific Name | |
| Disease Type | Functional gastrointestinal disorder |
| Host Type | human; human |
| ICD Code | K58 |
| Distribution | Worldwide; affects 10-15% of population |
| Causative Agent | Multifactorial; unknown exact cause, involves gut-brain axis, microbiota, stress |
| Transmission | Not transmissible |
| Symptoms Description | Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation or alternating patterns; mucus in stool |
| Diagnosis | Rome IV criteria; exclusion of organic diseases via tests |
| Conventional Treatment | Low FODMAP diet, antispasmodics, SSRIs, fiber supplements, probiotics |
| Herbal Treatment | Peppermint oil, ginger, fennel tea, chamomile, slippery elm (Western herbal); Triphala (Ayurvedic); Xiao Yao San (TCM) |
| Prevention | Stress reduction, regular meals, exercise, adequate hydration |
| Prognosis | Chronic condition; symptoms manageable with lifestyle; no increased mortality risk |
| History | First described in 19th century as mucous colitis; renamed IBS in 20th century |
| Reference | Rome Foundation guidelines; WHO ICD-10/11 |
| URL | http://ency.local/ENCY/Disease/IBS |
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