Across
- 3. The most common symptom of IBS
- 6. A major cause of IBS that has increased in recent years
- 8. The acronym for the disease
- 11. What percent of patients consider their condition 'severe'
- 12. An unnecessary surgery performed on females with IBS due to the abdominal pain
- 13. A non-symptom effect that IBS can cause to your life
- 14. Non-absorption of fluids within the digestive system resulting in incontinent bowel movements
Down
- 1. A related gut condition that causes many of the same symptoms and can develop into IBS
- 2. When is the earliest the condition can develop?
- 4. Over-absorption of fluids within digestive system or decreased digestive speed resulting in difficulty passing fecal matter
- 5. Ingredient found in plants that is indigestible by humans
- 7. A mental health condition that can cause development of IBS
- 9. A mental health disorder that can cause development of IBS
- 10. The majority of patients are ____
- 13. Harm Food caused by the lack of a certain enzyme
