Irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS , or spastic colon ) is a symptom-based diagnosis characterized by chronic abdominal pain , discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits. As a functional bowel disorder , IBS has no known organic cause. Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D , IBS-C or IBS-A , respectively). Historically a diagnosis of exclusion , a diagnosis of IBS can now be made on the basis of symptoms alone, in the absence of alarm features such as age of onset greater than 50 years, weight loss, gross hematochezia, systemic signs of infection or colitis, or family history of inflammatory bowel disease . Onset of IBS is more likely to occur after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI ), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity. Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions . Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important. Several conditions may present as IBS including coeliac disease , fructose malabsorption , mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis , several inflammatory bowel diseases , bile acid malabsorption , functional chronic constipation , and chronic functional abdominal pain . In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, although the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown . The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract , although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system . IBS has no effect on life expectancy. However, it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms and contributes to work absenteeism. and significant effects on quality of life make IBS a disease with a high social cost.
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I have loose motions for a month now, was treated in hospital with ciplox, metrogl, ofloxin , econrm etc.
Still the report stool test shows semiformed & acidic. I am taking cibis and proviatic now and still the...
Smelly genital areas, use antifunal powders. Had terbinafine course, undergone circumcision. Advice?
iam 29 year old and i smell bad,for unknown reasons to me since 10-12 years. the smell comes from the genital area.i wash it regularly with soap, body wash and keep it dry, use antifunal powders , but it appears...
severe pain only when sitting after fell out of wheelchair on bum in XXXXXXX was blood on floor where bum was. fire department couldnot visually see any sores on bum. history of large hard stools and 3 droplets of...
I am experiencing very full abdomen no pain just fullness . I have also gained 7+ lbs this week . I had a colonic yesterday. Was told I was constipated, took a whole bottle ofcitroma still no relief. My husband is...
40+3 and severr vommiting and diarrheai am over 40 weeks pregnant and all last night i had the most crippling backpain that left me unable to even stand. today that has died down and for the last 6 or 7 hours iv...
I have had severe intestinal cramping for 4 days now, persistent diarrhea, and Monday for 6 hrs all my bowel movements were 100% liquid and blood. Samples were taken but so far the only thing found has been a very high WBC count. No bacteria. I...
i have a feeling at back passage as if i want to empty bowels AS IF SOMTHING IS PUSHING DOWN
39 year old female. Normal weight, healthy diet. Diagnosed with reflux in the Fall presenting with Severe globus. Symptoms diagnosed by ENT by laryngoscope. Around the same time early Fall began noticing onset of current below symptoms. 40mg...
IBS with constipation predominant. Taking Rabeprazole sodium 10 mg tablet daily in the morning with empty stomach. Suffering from anxiety and taking Clonazepam 0.25 mg tablet BD, 1/2 tablet of Levogastrol 25 mg tablet in the night and 2/3rd tablet...
I'm 22 years old, 5'11 and 155 pounds and am in good physical condition and lead a pretty healthy lifestyle. I've been to various doctors over the years for various pains that have never went away.
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User : I am a 21-year-old with chronic constipation for three years now. I don't have a problem going to the bathroom everyday, but my stools are often hard and dry. This has caused me to develop a painful hemorrhoid. I've been treating my hard...
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My 3 year old toddler is pooping foam She has regular bowel movements too but has the foamy poop every few days What is going on My daughter is 3 years old. She has been pooping foam & when she thinks she has to toot, she sometimes has the foam in her panties. She is also having regular bowel movements, but in between she poops foam. What could...
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I have IBS and after defacating in the morning I feel I have not evacuated completely , as a result by evening I have lot of gas and discomfort and feel bloated . I have recently started taking nutrolin b plus 2 tabs in the morning and 2 at night , is that going to help . Have tried fibre which makes it worse. Thanks kanika
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My two year son is suffering from loos motion for 1 month. I took him to a doctor, he prescribed medicine but it could not work. Everyday he bowels 2 or 3 times. It is not completely liquid, it seems as water is mixed in his stool splitly on large amoung. The season is very hot here, about 37 degree celcius temprature in day time. please suggest...
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I am jane, 22y/o from philippnes. I am worried because I might be pregnant . I have a 30 days cycle. supposed to be i ll be having my period last jan. 4. but i ve missed it until now (jan.7). I am experiencing slight lower abdominal cramps for almost 2-3 days. I don t know if t is PMS because the usual signi m encoutering before my period is...
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I have a DVT (48 YRS OLD/2YRS WITH DVT). Today I woke up, needed to go to the bathroom, apparently fell back asleep and wet the bed, andfinally woke up an hour later in bed. I feel fine other than being unnaturally exhausted and at rare times like when getting up quickly--feeling a little dizzy. Is this a freaky thing or a symptom I should head...
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my period 6 days late and i took a hpt came out negative. but my lower stomach is hurting very bad, exspecially after having sex today what do u think
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When I have normal sex im fine and I dont get stomach aches or pains, but when my boyfriend releases inside of me 2 or 3 days later I start to get aches and pains in my stomache and back, I went to the doctor and he said it was a stomache bug, but it dousnt happen when we use a condom only when he rekeases it in side of me, is this goin to...
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Hi, 22 year male. I have slight abdominal cramps and a tight feeling around my stomach , like a too tight belt. I have slight cramps in my leg and neck muscles. This has been going on for about a week. I had pain in my sides and back for a day or two but this is gone. My stool is also lighter in colour than normal, light brown. It is also quite...
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My dad has been diagnosed with glioblastma. He is complaining of watery eyes. What is causing this?
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hi i m 40 yrs of age and suffering from ibs as i v been told...my stomach is very sensitive and gets upset very quickly...mornings are a terrible nightmare for me as i hv to go to the washroom several times...i cnt undertake any morning walk or physical exercise ...as a result i feel very week...pls suggest some remedial measures
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