IBS Symptoms: Complete Guide to Recognition, Management, and When to Seek Care

TL;DR: IBS Symptoms Key Takeaways Core symptoms: Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or both. Women vs Men: Women affected twice as often, often linked to menstrual cycles; men more likely to have diarrhea-predominant IBS. IBS-C (Constipation): Hard stools, straining, incomplete evacuation, evening bloating. IBS Attack: Intense cramps, urgent bowel movement, relief after defecation, fatigue afterwards. […]