Diseases
irritable bowel syndrome
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Overview
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. These tend to come and go over time, and can last for days, weeks or months at a time. It's usually a lifelong problem.
Symptoms
- abdominal pain, cramping or bloating that is related to passing a bowel movement
- changes in appearance of bowel movement
- changes in how often you are having a bowel movement
- other symptoms include bloating, increased gas or mucus in the stool.
Causes
- muscle contractions in the intestine.
- nervous system in the intestine,
- severe infection
Risk factors
- ibs occurs more frequently in people under age 50.
- being a female
- have anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.
Diagnosis
- upper endoscopy.
- colonoscopy.
- rome criteria.
- x-ray or ct scan.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is irritable bowel syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. These tend to come and go over time, and can last for days, weeks or months at a time. It's usually a lifelong problem.
What are the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?
abdominal pain, cramping or bloating that is related to passing a bowel movement, changes in appearance of bowel movement, changes in how often you are having a bowel movement, other symptoms include bloating, increased gas or mucus in the stool.
What causes irritable bowel syndrome?
muscle contractions in the intestine.; nervous system in the intestine,; severe infection
Which medicines are used for irritable bowel syndrome?
chlordiazepoxide-clidinium, dicyclomine, lubiprostone, mebeverine, peppermint oil, pinaverium, rifaximin, scopolamine, sulpiride, tegaserod (discontinued), tiemonium methylsulphate, trimebutine
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