10 Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Distending (swelling) is another symptom of IBS. Nobody has a desire to experience bloating feeling. Once you have diarrhea or the opposite problem, be sure to face bloating as they are interrelated symptoms. As the excess gas gathers in the area around the bowel, swelling appears. Women suffer more than men because of the changes in hormonal levels.