US Medical Term · conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Síndrome del intestino irritable (SII)
Also: Colon irritable (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
| Spanish (Español) | Síndrome del intestino irritable (SII) |
| Chinese (中文) | 腸躁症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 과민성 장 증후군 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hội chứng ruột kích thích |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
| Portuguese (Português) | Síndrome do intestino irritável (SII) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคลำไส้แปรปรวน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 過敏性腸症候群 |
What it means
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common chronic condition affecting the large intestine, causing abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation, or alternating between the two. Unlike inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, IBS does not cause changes in bowel tissue or increase the risk of colorectal cancer. The cause is not well understood but may involve abnormal gut muscle contractions, nervous system issues, gut microbiome changes, and stress. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms through dietary changes such as a low-FODMAP diet, stress management, medications, and fiber supplements. Triggers vary from person to person.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have been diagnosed with IBS and want to know what I can do to manage my symptoms.
Me diagnosticaron síndrome del intestino irritable y quiero saber qué puedo hacer para manejar mis síntomas.
Can you recommend a dietitian to help me follow a low-FODMAP diet for my IBS?
¿Puede recomendarme un nutricionista para ayudarme a seguir una dieta baja en FODMAP para mi SII?
Are there medications that can help my IBS with diarrhea?
¿Hay medicamentos que puedan ayudar con mi SII con diarrea predominante?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
K58 Irritable bowel syndromeRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026