Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes pain, bloating, diarrhea and other symptoms by affecting the large intestine (colon). The cause is unknown, but there are different triggers for different people, including stress, certain foods and hormones. IBS is a common disorder that as many as 1 in 5 Americans suffer from, and while symptoms come and go, there are treatments and lifestyle plans to help control them.

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Gastroenterology

BMC’s Gastroenterology team provides everything you need to thrive with conditions ranging from peptic ulcers to IBD, cancer, motility issues, and liver conditions. We offer a hol…