Abdominal pain or discomfort Bloating Constipation/changes in bowel habits Talk IBS is a patient education initiative of the Society for Women's Health Research, supported by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Privacy Policy Terms of Use © 2002, The Society for Women's Health Research Send comments/questions to the Webmaster at webmaster@TalkIBS.org		Abdominal pain or discomfort Abdominal discomfort or pain may range from discomfort in the abdomen to severe pain and is often relieved by a bowel movement. It may come and go, or there may be a frequently recurring tenderness in the abdominal area.