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Irritable bowel syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract Symptoms include cramping, belly pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both
Irritable bowel syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Type of IBS For the purpose of treatment, IBS can be divided into four types, based on symptoms: constipation-predominant, diarrhea-predominant, mixed or unclassified A healthcare professional also will likely explore whether you have other symptoms that might suggest another, more serious condition These include: Onset of symptoms after age 50
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Struggling with IBS symptoms? IBS can generally be easily treated with a combination of education, reassurance, diet and medications IBS is categorized as a disorder of gut-brain interaction This means that the bidirectional pathway between the brain and the gut is overactive Patients with IBS are more sensitive in their gut than other patients
Mayo Clinic Q and A: For most diagnosed with it, IBS is a chronic . . . Although symptoms may come and go, for most people diagnosed with it, IBS is a chronic, lifelong condition Estimates suggest that about 10 to 15 percent of the population in the United States has IBS An evaluation for IBS typically involves a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms and your medical history, along with a thorough physical exam
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome The symptoms of IBS are sometimes embarrassing and can affect a person's physical and emotional well-being "Patients have symptoms of disordered defecation And that, in some patients, means constipation, skipping days without a bowel movement, straining of a bowel movement, or diarrhea, loose, watery urgent bowel movements," says Dr Lacy
Spastic colon: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic Spastic colon is an outdated term that's sometimes used to refer to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) IBS is a common digestive condition involving belly cramps and pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea Medical professionals used the term "spastic colon" to describe the irregular contractions of muscles in the intestines related to IBS
The role of lifestyle-related treatments for IBS - Mayo Clinic IBS with a mixed bowel pattern (IBS-M) has a 44 percent prevalence in the U S Given that the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with IBS have both physical and psychosocial impacts, it's important to tailor treatment to the individual patient and factor in the severity of disease Therapeutic options for IBS focus on alleviating symptoms