Definition: A subtype of irritable bowel syndrome in which the patient's primary symptom picture consists of urgent episodes of diarrhea.
Essential Reading: Diarrhea Wellness Guide
Also Known As: Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS-D
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Diarrhea Predominant
By Barbara Bradley Bolen, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Updated January 28, 2010
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