(NAPSA}—If you havefrequent abdominal pain or discomfort, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation, you might have irritable bowel syndrome(IBS). What You Should Know IBS is a common condition amongpeopleof all ages but cannot be identified with tests or X- rays. Although IBScan bedistressing,it does not damagetheintestines or lead to other problems. You don’t have to let a digestive disorder disturb your appetite. What To Do See a doctor if you have IBS symptoms. Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and bowel habits and may run tests to rule out less commonconditions, such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease. If you have IBS, your doctor will discuss therapies to control symptoms. For More Information Visit the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse website at www.digestive. niddk-nih.gov for more information and free publications about IBS,
