How to ease IBS symptoms
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About 10 to 15 percent of adults in the United States have irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that causes abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea and constipation. It's typically diagnosed in early adulthood, but plenty of older adults deal with IBS symptoms. 'There is no 'cure' for IBS,' says Jessica Jou, a gastroenterologist at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. 'But there are effective strategies for managing symptoms and improving quality of life.'
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