IBS-C shares some symptoms — including abdominal pain and bloating — with the other IBS subtypes, but in IBS-C, constipation is the most common bowel habit, and people with IBS-C also often report straining to pass stool. Symptoms often temporarily subside after a bowel movement.[1][2]
What are the main signs and symptoms of IBS-C?
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The main signs and symptoms of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) include abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation, which is the most common bowel habit. Individuals with IBS-C often experience straining during bowel movements, and symptoms typically ease after a bowel movement.