Irritable bowel syndrome is classified as a spastic colon disorder, because the muscular contractions of the bowel become irregular. It is the most common digestive disorder among American adults. Crohn's Disease, colitis, and celiac disease have very similar symptoms, but they fall into the inflammatory bowel disorder category, which is due to the breakdown of the intestinal mucosa.

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can include:

• Abdominal pain
• Anorexia
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Flatulence
• Food intolerances
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Stomach Cramping
• Vomiting
• Excess mucus

Because irritable bowel syndrome can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, many other health problems can accumulate along side this disorder, such as candidiasis, colon cancer, diabetes, gallbladder disease, malabsorbtion diseases, ulcers, parasitic infections, arthritis, pancrease disorders, fibromyalgia, mental disorders and more.

However, don't dispair. I myself use to suffer with irritable bowel, but by taking proactive steps, I was able to overcome this disorder.