Other names: Constipation-Predominant IBS; Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome; IBS-C
Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), the constipation-predominant subtype of IBS, affects around 34% of people with IBS. It is defined as constipation associated with abdominal pain that is generally relieved by passing a bowel motion (defecation). People with IBS-C are more likely to be older age and of lower socioeconomic status. More than 25% of their bowel movements are hard or lumpy, and loose or watery stools make up less than 25% of their bowel movements.
Research suggests people with IBS-C have a lower quality of life and more impairment in their day-to-day activities than people with other subtypes of IBS.
