Care and mobility considerations
Irritable bowel syndrome does not cause any significant functional restrictions that restrict walking or lead to a need for help with self-care. Although most people with frequent diarrhoea and urgency of defaecation will need to get to the toilet quickly, the condition does not usually cause faecal incontinence. They would have no difficulty in finding their way around out of doors and locating a toilet if required.
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Amended April 2008
