Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects the large ...

IBS often includes a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Contact a doctor for IBS if you experience severe diarrhea, extreme pain or intense cramping, or non-GI-related symptoms, such as dizziness.

experiment with diet to help relieve IBS symptoms. The American College of Gastroenterology recommends keeping a food diary to track what you eat and how you feel after to help determine which ...