See your doctor right away if you have: 1  Arm, shoulder or back pain that occurs with any sort of exertion and is relieved by rest â possibly signaling heart disease or chest discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscle (angina)  A sudden injury to your arm, particularly if you hear a snap or cracking sound.
Who Is Affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common intestinal disorders, affecting about 7 to 10 out of 100 people in the world. But most people who have IBS don't see a doctor for their symptoms. IBS is twice as common in women as in men. References.
Diagnosing irritability and its cause may be delayed or missed because the irritability may be subtle or progress slowly. In addition, some people may assume that irritability is a normal part of aging. However, irritability can be associated with serious conditions, such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.