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		Bloating "Bloating" refers to a feeling of excess gas or fullness in the abdomen. This symptom, which is uncomfortable and at times embarrassing, affects up to 87 percent of IBS patients.