IBS-C: Living with abdominal pain & frustration

IBS-C is characterized predominantly by abdominal pain and constipation.1 Patients also report abdominal symptoms such as pain, bloating, and distension.2 Talking to the right healthcare professional is half the battle; the other half is having an honest, open conversation with that healthcare professional.

IBS-D: A life of discomfort and disruption

IBS-D comprises multiple symptoms, but it is identified clinically by its dominant features of abdominal pain and diarrhea. In addition, patients with IBS-D typically experience urgency and bloating.1 While patients strongly desire improved symptom management, they often don’t clearly communicate the full extent of their condition.