Overview
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder that leads to abdominal pain and cramping, changes in bowel movement, and other symptoms.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Symptoms range from mild to severe. The major symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Loose, watery stools
- Hard time passing stool
- Loss of appetite
CAUSES
TREATMENT
The objective of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Lifestyle changes can be helpful in some cases of IBS. For example, regular exercise and improved sleep habits may reduce anxiety and help relieve bowel symptoms.
Your doctor may prescribe anticholinergic medicines to control intestinal muscle spasms. Dietary changes can be helpful such as avoiding large meals, avoiding foods and drinks that stimulate the intestines, and increasing fiber in diet.
Other Conditions & Treatments
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Crohn's Disease
- Dyspepsia
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Gastritis
- Haematemesis (Vomiting Blood)
- Hepatitis
- Hydatid Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Melena (Dark Stools)
- Odynophagia
- Peptic Ulcer (Stomach ulcer)
- Proctalgia Fugax
- Steatorrhea