When a person experiences abdominal pain or discomfort, along with diarrhea and/or constipation, this may be termed:

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The combination of abdominal pain or discomfort, along with changes in bowel habits (diarrhea and/or constipation) is a hallmark symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Inflammatory bowel disease (A) and diverticular disease (B) can also cause abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, but these conditions typically have other associated symptoms, such as fever, rectal bleeding, and weight loss. Hemorrhoids (C) and ulcers (D) can cause abdominal discomfort, but they do not typically cause changes in bowel habits.

When a Person Experiences Abdominal Pain or Discomfort, Along with Diarrhea