A disorder of the intestines commonly marked by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in a person
A functional bowel disorder characterised by recurrent crampy abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Invasive gastrointestinal diagnostics are often unrevealing. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... 
old name for irritable bowel syndrome.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. tendency to colonic hyperperistalsis, sometimes with colicky pains and diarrhea.