According to a study, the prevalence of IBS in the general population of India is 15%. More than one million IBS cases are recorded in India every year.
Generally, the condition affects more women than men globally. However, the symptoms of IBS may vary from person to person. In some cases the symptoms are severe and in other cases people can manage it by themselves.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition which is quite common among people. It is a disorder that can affect the large intestine.
Group of symptoms occurs together including repeated pain in abdomen and changes in bowel movements.These severe pains can hinder your daily activities. So, diagnosing the symptoms and getting a proper treatment is vital.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome needs to be diagnosed in time. For that, the doctor will review your symptoms and medical & family history. Post that, he will conduct a physical examination and look for certain patterns in your symptoms. In some cases, proper tests are necessary to find out the real symptoms and find the root cause of the problem.
Abdominal pain is the most common symptom of IBS. These kinds of signals act as a warning that there is some problem in digestion. The pain can occur in the lower abdomen.
Diarrhea is one of the common symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. A study reveals that those with diarrhea have an average of twelve bowel movements. Loose stools are common symptoms of diarrhea predominant IBS.
IBS can also lead to the problem of constipation and the constipation predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common types. Altered communication between brain and bowel may hinder the normal transit time of stool. It becomes difficult for the bowel to pass when you suffer from the problem of constipation.
Altered digestion can lead to more gas in the gut and it can cause serious bloating and discomfort. Bloating is one of the main causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and can cause serious pain and discomfort.
Certain foods can also trigger the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. People with this syndrome exhibit intolerance towards multiple foods from their diet. These foods include gas-producing foods as well as lactose and gluten.
People with IBS often complain of fatigue due to low stamina, which can cause problems in their daily activities. IBS is also related to insomnia which makes it difficult for the person to sleep.
IBS symptoms are the expression of mental stress and can cause psychological difficulties. It can disturb your whole body and can cause anxiety issues. IBS can produce a vicious cycle of digestive symptoms and can increase anxiety and digestive symptoms.
Treatment of IBS is important to heal from this disorder. It involves:
Managing your diet is important to heal from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Eliminating foods such as dairy products, fried foods, indigestible sugars and beans can help reduce different symptoms. You can add spices and herbs such as ginger and peppermint.
If lifestyle or dietary changes don’t work, your doctor may suggest to use medication. You must consult your doctor. Some drugs are useful to treat all the symptoms of IBS as they control muscle spasms, constipation and other related issues. Moreover, tricyclic antidepressants can be used to ease pain.
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