Definition: A subcategory of irritable bowel syndrome in which the patient’s prime symptom picture consists of chronic constipation.
Essential Reading: Constipation Wellness Guide
Also Known As: Constipation-predominant IBS, IBS-C
By Barbara Bradley Bolen, Ph.D., About.com
Updated September 29, 2009
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Essential Reading: Constipation Wellness Guide
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