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
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a bowel disorder often associated with abdominal pain, bloating, cramping and erratic bowel habits like diarrhea and constipation. While IBS isn't considered life threatening, nor does it cause any permanent damage to the colon, it can be very inconvenient and quite discomforting.