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- What is IBS?
- Symptoms of IBS
- Causes of IBS
- Prevention of IBS
- Risk factors for IBS
- Complications of IBS
- When to see a doctor about IBS
- Diagnosis of IBS
- Conventional treatment of IBS
- Alternative/complementary treatment of IBS
- Living with IBS
- Caring for someone with IBS
Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Many other gastric disorders have the same symptoms as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), so this disorder needs to be evaluated by a medical specialist to rule out other conditions.
Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are:
- Abdominal cramping and pain, especially in the lower abdomen
- Alternating constipation with diarrhoea
- Bloating
- Change in the frequency of passing stools (sometimes a lot, sometimes a little)
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Feeling that the bowels are not completely empty after a bowel movement
- Gas (flatulence)
- Loose stools and increased bowel movements accompanied with stomach pain
- Passing mucous from the rectum
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There are also some other symptoms which are associated with IBS:
- Excessive burping (belching)
- Headaches
- Heartburn
- Indigestion (dyspepsia)
- Lethargy
- Nausea
- Painful periods (menstruation)
- Reflux (GERD)
- Sensitive bladder
- Sleep problems
In addition to the above symptoms, there are some disorders which are also associated with IBS:
- Depression - is common in people with IBS
- Fibromyalgia
Symptoms must be present for at least 3 months for a diagnosis of IBS to be made and other gastrointestinal disorders must be ruled out to confirm diagnosis.
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
