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) may not cause any harm to your body but it sometimes causes a lot of discomfort. It isn't known what causes IBS. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. There is no cure for IBS but some simple lifestyle changes and treatments usually make the symptoms much better.