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.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the presence of a cluster of symptoms and signs in adult or children that include cramping, abdominal pain, increased gas, altered bowel habits, food intolerance, and bloating (distention).rritable bowel syndrome (IBS) facts. 1  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a type of gastrointestinal disorder. 2  IBS symptoms and signs include. 3  abdominal pain, 4  altered bowel habits, 5  increased gas, 6  bloating (distention),