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[I513]Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom

by Ravi Kuwadia, Rav

IBS is a chronic disorder. This means progression in gradual, it may even span more than six months. It's primary focus is patient's bowel movement. It is difficult to become aware of the disorder as the symptoms of the syndrome are not that obvious during its progression. There are times when the symptoms go untreated because they are not obvious and are overlooked.

The question "What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?" doesn't have one definite answer. It is more important to understand the symptoms of IBS to answer What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

IBS symptoms affect the bowel and large intestine

Bowel is part of our body that stores and produces end product (stools) of all that passes our digestive system. Lot of people think IBS is a psychological disorder. The fact is, it is not. It is a physical disorder. Studies show that IBS can affect anyone between 15 to 40 years age. IBS disorder can begin at any age and can afflict anyone. There is no perfect cure for IBS but there are methods to alleviate the symptoms of IBS.

Undergoing self-treatment may be dangerous as you may be doing more harm to yourself that curing the symptoms. It is good to be better educated about the symptoms of IBS. This way if you feel that you have the symptoms you can get help.

People with IBS usually have watery and very loose stools. Their digestive system processes food way faster than it normally should, which explains watery stools. Constipation and Diarrhea are the primary symptoms. These symptoms are like opposite sides of the coin.

People with Diarrhea have urgency to empty bowels soon after eating, Specially after breakfast. Most people also have stomach pain along with Diarrhea. Their digestive system processes food faster than normal hence the urge to empty the bowels soon after eating.

People with Constipation have opposite symptoms than Diarrhea. In this case the digestive system processes food slower than normal. Hence the bowel movement is very constricted. Constipated people find it very difficult to excrete bowels.

Most people also have stomach pain along with these symptoms. Stomach Pain is experienced more by women. It often gets mistaken for the menstruation pain. The pain can be mild or severe.

There are more symptoms as well: depression, back pain, nausea, groin pain, indigestion, sleep disturbances and vomiting. If you have experienced one or more of these for a while you should get help.

When it comes to gastrointestinal disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is as common as any bowel syndrome can be. It is a chronic condition hence difficult to diagnose accurately. Hence it is important to know more about IBS Symptoms.

Two main symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome include Diarrhea and Constipation. They are 2 opposite sides of the same coin. There can also be constant swings from one to another making it difficult to deal with it. If it was just constipation you could have taken a laxative and soothed your system effectively. But because of the swings from one symptom to another it is harder to deal with the symptoms.

There are other symptoms as well. Bloating is one of them. You would expect high levels of gas to go with bloating, on the contrary your gas levels just might be normal. You can expect to have abdominal pain with either Diarrhea or Constipation. The symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome can manifest for a month or two and then disappear for few months.

When the body is stressed out you may experience the symptoms of IBS. The symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are also experienced during emotional disturbances. Hence there are few who belive Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a psychological disorder. But the fact is that it is a physical disorder that affects your bowel and large intestines.

Symptoms of IBS are also very common to other diseases. Hence it is easy to mistaken them for something else. This makes it harder to get an accurate diagnosis. It is important to eliminate the possibility that patient has an organic disease or is lactose intolerant. Lab tests are needed to diagnose this. Speicially the testing of fecal matter, X-Rays and even endoscopy.

Diet plays a major role in contributing to the Symptoms of IBS. If Diet can cause the Symptoms, it can also cure the symptoms. If you experience constipation then you could employ fiber rich foods. The goal of your diet should be to avoid the symptoms of IBS or at least bring them down to a tolerable level.

The IBS Symptoms do not really lead to other symptoms of more aggrevated nature as they don't cause any permanent damage to the patient in any way. It is very common for ages 15 and above, still it is not something people like to talk about.

For an increasing number of people, irritable bowel syndrome is annoying condition which reduces the quality of their life. The condition affects their social life and sometimes it can lead to anxiety and depression. However, many of the sufferers who have access to Internet will find online irritable bowel syndrome symptom relief resources and information, which should be able to help them alleviate their symptoms.

There are a number of web sites and forums that provide useful information on irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and solutions. Some of these web sites even give information on various techniques that can help in reducing the symptoms. Although it is worth ensuring that the web sites are credible and the information is valid.

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Most people with irritable bowel syndrome experience periodic bouts of abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, or both. Other symptoms include flatulence, belching, and bloating which may subside with a bowel movement.

There are two major variants of irritable bowel syndrome: diarrhea-predominant IBS and constipation-predominant IBS. In the first case, the patients generally have three to seven bowel movements per day with loose, watery stools. In the second case, the patients have less than three bowel movements per week. The stools are hard or lumpy and patient may strain during bowel movements.

The main cause of irritable bowel syndrome appears to be hypersensitive nerves within the large intestine. Many researches also suggest that patients with irritable bowel syndrome have extra sensitive pain receptors in their GI tract. This condition may arise due to abnormal levels of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter related to digestion regulation and mood.

An abnormal level of serotonin could also be the reason why a higher percentage of people with irritable bowel syndrome are diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder (GAD) or depression.

Another potential cause for irritable bowel syndrome is a GI tract infection. This infection may disturb the mechanism that helps in the break down of remaining nutrients in the colon.

To diagnose irritable bowel syndrome in a patient, a doctor needs to rule out other possible diseases. Generally doctors ask questions about the symptoms and go through the medical history of the patient. Doctors examine if there is any damage to intestines (irritable bowel syndrome itself does not damage the intestine). After the physical examination and other tests, if there is no sign of disease or damage, and listening to the symptoms the doctor may diagnose irritable bowel syndrome.

For treatment, doctors generally recommend dietary changes such as eating more fiber and cutting out the foods that trigger symptoms. Sometimes doctors may prescribe anti-spasmodic or pain relief medications to their patients.

If you are suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, you can get more information about the condition from any number of web sites, or sign up for our free newsletter below.

There are many online irritable bowel syndrome symptom relief resources available. But do ensure that any source you use to change diet, medication, supplements or lifestyle are credible and well researched and consult your doctor for further advice.

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