Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition caused by changes in the way the intestinal tract works. A. John Yazdi, MD, with Pediatric Gastroenterology of Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, Colorado, works with children to find ways to manage this common but uncomfortable condition, including looking for specific triggers that might cause it. Parents with kids that have frequent abdominal cramps or excess gas should call the office to see if irritable bowel syndrome is the problem.