A patient presents to the clinic complaining of bloating, abdominal discomfort, and irregular bowel movements. His doctor thinks he might have a chronic disease characterized by periodic disturbances of large bowel function without clear physical damage. The name for this disease is:
A. intussusception
B. irritable bowel syndrome
C. diverticulosis
D. appendicitis
Ans: B. irritable bowel syndrome
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