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 peri-odic disturbances of large-bowel function without clear physical damage. The name for this disease is:
A. diverticulosis
B. irritable bowel syndrome
C. appendicitis
D. intussusception


B

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