Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptomsâincluding pain or discomfort in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movement patternsâthat occur together. The most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include pain or discomfort in your abdomen and changes in how often you have bowel movements or how your stools look.
Bay Area. Most commonly refers to the area around the bay located in the northern region of California. The peninsula part is based around San Francisco. The other major areas include Oakland in the east bay, and San Jose in the south bay.The Bay Area constitutes of all those regions and suburbs of those cities near the bay.he peninsula part is based around San Francisco. The other major areas include Oakland in the east bay, and San Jose in the south bay. The Bay Area constitutes of all those regions and suburbs of those cities near the bay.
The Aging of the Region. Consistent with nationwide trends, the population is aging. In 2013, the median age of the region was 38 (as estimated with PUMS data), compared to 37.7 in 2010 and 36.6 in 2000, as reported in the Bay Area Census website. The Bay Areaâs population is older than Californiaâs. Population 65 years old and over represented 12.7 percent of the total population in the region in 2013, compared to 11.8 percent of the state, and 13.4 percent of the nation.