Bloating, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation.

The irritable bowel syndrome

It often begins after a gastrointestinal infection or after taking antibiotics. Suddenly the digestion becomes sensitive. Food is less well tolerated, there is stinging and bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation.

A gastroscopy or colonoscopy reveals no abnormal findings, and a blood test reveals nothing abnormal either.

  • What is it?
  • What is the background?
  • What should be done?

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