Irritable bowel: All you need to know about this condition

The exact cause of IBS is not fully understood but is linked to a combination of factors.

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Many Kenyans experiencing constant stomachaches and diarrhoea may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) yet they do not know.

Dr Okanga Oranga, a consultant gastroenterologist in Nairobi, defines IBS as a functional disorder of the bowel and a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting the colon.

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