IBS Stages and How to Diagnose at Home
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-term disorder of gut–brain interaction that commonly causes recurring abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, or a mixture of both. Unlike cancer or liver disease, IBS does not have officially recognised “stages.” Doctors usually classify it according to the main bowel pattern and assess how strongly the symptoms affect daily...