Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of the intestines. IBS does not cause inflammation and does not lead to a more serious condition....
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Resource Guide for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
American College of Gastroenterology
Address:
PO Box 342260
Bethesda, MD 20827-2260
Phone:
1-301-263-9000
Internet Address:
http://www.acg.gi.org
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Causes
The cause is unknown. With IBS, the muscles in the colon do not work normally and may spasm. If you have IBS, your colon may be more sensitive, reacting strongly to food and medication. Food Allergy and certain bacteria may add to the symptoms. IBS may also occur after having the stomach flu (called Viral Gastroenteritis ).
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome May Be Caused by Serotonin Variants
Genetic variants in serotonin genes may be responsible for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), according to new research by the Mayo Clinic. While serotonin is often associated with the brain, 95 percent of it is found in the gastrointestinal tract, forming a 'second brain' in the body. The findings from the Mayo Clinic also indicate that IB...Read more
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Risks
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Reducing Your Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Because the cause of inflammatory bowel disease is unknown, there are currently no guidelines for reducing your risk of inflammatory bowel disease. As our understanding of the disease grows, your healthcare provider may have more information regarding steps for reducing your risk of inflammatory bowel disease.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
Symptoms usually come and go and range from mild to severe. They include: Abdominal crampsGas and bloatingPain that resolves with a bowel movementLoose stoolsDiarrheaConstipationAlternating diarrhea and constipationUrge to move bowels again immediately following a bowel movementMucus in the stool...
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Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diarrhea and abdominal pain are usually the first symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms may come and go. People with this disease may sometimes have periods of few or no symptoms.
Many symptoms are related to the inflammation in the digestive system, these include:
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
There is no cure for IBS. Treatment focuses on controlling symptoms. Diet The following changes to your diet may help control symptoms: Keep a food diary of what you eat and how your body responds. Share this with your doctor. You may have a food allergy.Make gradual changes to your diet. Record...
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Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
There is no cure for IBS. However many people are able to control their symptoms with lifestyle modifications, stress management, medications, and alternative treatments. The goal of treatment, therefore, is to minimize your symptoms and the effect they have on your life. Treatment involves the following:
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