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New research suggests that regular exercise can help to relieve symptoms of constipation in irritable bowel syndrome patients.

Specifically, the study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, found that regular exercise may relieve constipation in those who suffer from the condition.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most commonly reported gastrointestinal disorder with some estimates suggesting around 25% of the population in the Western world may suffer to some degree. Patients are often classified depending on whether they mostly experience constipation, diarrhoea, or a combination of the two. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, gas and bloating.