IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-4-18673 Original Research Paper Prevalence of Colonic Diverticulosis in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Dr. April 2019 8 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder.Patients may suffer from abdominal discomfort, bloating or pain associated with disturbed defecation.The etiology has not been clear.Colonic diverticula are mucosal outpouchings through the large bowel. Recent study demonstrated more prevalence of diverticulosis in IBS.