Rare changes in wind patterns this fall have caused the Pacific Ocean off California and the West Coast to warm to historic levels, drawing in a bizarre menagerie of warm-water species.
Abdominal bloating was the most bothersome symptom (27.5 %), which was more likely to occur after a meal (52.2 %), at work/school (29.2 %) and during times of stress (26.8 %). Only 4.5 % of IBS-C subjects
IBS is a functional type of bowel disorder that results in abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating, and altered bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea. The reason for these symptoms is not clear. Researchers speculate that the nerves and muscles of the bowel simply function abnormally in people with IBS.