Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Case Study

The medical community characterizes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a gastrointestinal condition involving intestinal motility dysfunction. This condition affects 12-14% of the adult population in the United States, appearing almost 50% more in women than in men (Anastasi, 2013; Smeltzer, Bare, Hinkle, & Cheever, 2010). According to Anastasi (2013), health care practitioners can diagnose IBS … Read more