Irritable bowel syndrome

ICD-10 Code K58
Category Digestive

Irritable bowel syndrome

Definition

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional condition of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and disordered bowel habit (diarrhea, constipation, or fluctuation between the two).

Also known as IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable colon, mucus colitis, spastic colon — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Intestine Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Alosetron may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Calcium Polycarbophil may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Dicyclomine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Hyoscyamine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Linaclotide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Lubiprostone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Rifaximin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)