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.
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the functional disorders of the bowel. It is one of the most common clinical entities nowadays. The estimated incidence of irritable bowel syndrome is about 15%. The name of this disorder is a misnomer as the bowel is not always irritable as the name implies; it can be spastic.