Misdiagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Is Colon Cancer Being Mistaken For IBS?
Medical researchers have begun to express concerns over an “epidemic” of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Between 10% and 15% of patients may have the gastrointestinal condition, which causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating and other unpleasant symptoms. But some researchers think IBS is being over-diagnosed, with doctors missing more severe medical conditions – including colon cancer – in the …
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