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IBS Glossary A - B

As you learn about IBS, you may come across a word or a term that you are not familiar with. Here you will find definitions of words that are relevant for IBS.

5-HT3

Definition of the term "5-HT3".

5-HT4

Definition of 5-HT4.

Acupuncture

Description of the form of treatment known as acupuncture.

Anal Fissure

Description of the term anal fissure.

Anal Sphincter EMG

Description of the diagnostic test "anal sphincter EMG".

Anemia

Definition of anemia.

Anismus

Definition of the term "anismus".

Anorectal Manometry (ARM)

Description of the diagnostic procedure anorectal manometry.

Anoscope

Definition of the term anoscope.

Anthraquinones

Definition of anthraquinones.

Anticholinergic Effects

Definition of anticholinergic effect.

Anticholinergics

Definition of anticholinergics.

Antidepressant

Definition of Antidepressant.

Antispasmodic

Definition of antispasmodic.

Atopic

Definition of the term atopic.

Balloon Expulsion Test

Description of "the balloon expulsion test" diagnostic procedure.

Barium Enema

Description of the diagnostic procedure "barium enema".

Biofeedback

Description of the term "biofeedback".

Biomarker

Definition of the term biomarker.

Bloating

Definition of the term bloating.

BRAT Diet

Definition of the "BRAT diet".

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