When a person experiences abdominal pain or discomfort,along with diarrhea and/or constipation,this may be termed
A)inflammatory bowel disease.
B)diverticular disease.
C)hemorrhoids.
D)ulcers.
E)irritable bowel syndromE.

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The combination of abdominal pain or discomfort with diarrhea and/or constipation is a hallmark symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS does not have any structural abnormalities or inflammation in the digestive tract, which distinguishes it from other options like inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease. Hemorrhoids primarily involve the anal area and may cause bleeding, but they do not typically cause the other symptoms listed. Ulcers may cause abdominal pain and discomfort, but they do not typically cause diarrhea or constipation.

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