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Brain and bowel with signals in both directions, altered bowel movements and increased sensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome.
Medical illustration · Bo Dòkter Enlarge image (new tab)

Stomach, bowel and liver

Irritable bowel syndrome

The illustration shows the interaction between the brain and bowel in irritable bowel syndrome.