What is irritable bowel syndrome?
Experts aren’t sure what exactly causes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), they know certain triggers can exacerbate symptoms. In this video, Kevin Soden, MD, a Sharecare medical advisor, explains some of these triggers.
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