Irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the elderly is a group of functional bowel disorders characterized by persistent or intermittent episodes, with clinical manifestations including abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, and/or changes in stool consistency, in the absence of structural and biochemical abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract. It is one of the most representative and common diseases among functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs).