Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and changes in the consistency of bowel movements. These symptoms may occur over a long time, sometimes for years.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Idiopathic / Multifactorial 2 Condition Class Connections
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Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XI
Diseases of the digestive system
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Wikipedia)
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and changes in the consistency of bowel movements.
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