Irritable bowel syndrome
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Also known as: IBS, spastic colonContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Irritable bowel syndrome?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?Symptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.The symptoms vary from one person to another. The most common ones include:Abdominal discomfort or painCramping or bloatingExcess gas in the abdomenIndigestionChanges in patterns of bowel movementDiarrhea alternating with constipationMucus in the stool Abdominal discomfort or pain Cramping or bloating Excess gas in the abdomen Indigestion Changes in patterns of bowel movement Diarrhea alternating with constipation Mucus in the stool The actual cause is unknown, these factors have been shown to play a role: Muscle contractions in the intestine that are unusually strong Abnormalities in the nervous system of the intestines Inflammation of the intestines Severe infections such as gastroenteritis and bacterial colonization of the intestines Changes in gut microflora Avoid stress especially where there is a family history of the disease. Consume adequate dietary fiber Poor quality of life Mood disorders
Abdominal discomfort or pain
Cramping or bloating
Excess gas in the abdomen
Indigestion
Changes in patterns of bowel movement
Diarrhea alternating with constipation
Mucus in the stool
The actual cause is unknown, these factors have been shown to play a role:
Muscle contractions in the intestine that are unusually strong
Abnormalities in the nervous system of the intestines
Inflammation of the intestines
Severe infections such as gastroenteritis and bacterial colonization of the intestines
Changes in gut microflora
Avoid stress especially where there is a family history of the disease.
Consume adequate dietary fiber
Poor quality of life
Mood disorders
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