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Hi I Think I Maybe Have Ibs
Question: Hi I think I maybe have ibs
Brief Answer:
IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion..
Detailed Answer:
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IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion as there is no test to confirm you have IBS,It means that when you have nothing or all your investigations related to gut are normal but you have symptoms you are labelled as having IBS.
what exactly is IBS?
A common disorder affecting the large intestine is the Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Abdominal pain, bloating, gas and diarrhoea are some of the signs and symptoms of IBS. Foods, stress and other diseases can trigger the problem.
However the exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is not yet known but studies suggest that a lot of factors play a major role. The intestinal walls are lined with a layer of muscle which contracts and relaxes in a rhythm when they move to your rectum through your intestinal tract. If you acquire irritable bowel syndrome, the contractions can get stronger and last much longer than usual. This causes diarrhea, bloating and gas. In some cases, the opposite can also occur, this can be characterized by weak intestinal contractions, which slows food passage resulting to dry and hard stools.Some patients presents with constipation while other have loose stools.Every patient with IBS is different with varying symptoms.Initially i would suggest you to go for colonoscopy fecal calprotectin and stool microscopy test.
Follow up with reports.
IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion..
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen.your query and i appreciate your concerns.
IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion as there is no test to confirm you have IBS,It means that when you have nothing or all your investigations related to gut are normal but you have symptoms you are labelled as having IBS.
what exactly is IBS?
A common disorder affecting the large intestine is the Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Abdominal pain, bloating, gas and diarrhoea are some of the signs and symptoms of IBS. Foods, stress and other diseases can trigger the problem.
However the exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is not yet known but studies suggest that a lot of factors play a major role. The intestinal walls are lined with a layer of muscle which contracts and relaxes in a rhythm when they move to your rectum through your intestinal tract. If you acquire irritable bowel syndrome, the contractions can get stronger and last much longer than usual. This causes diarrhea, bloating and gas. In some cases, the opposite can also occur, this can be characterized by weak intestinal contractions, which slows food passage resulting to dry and hard stools.Some patients presents with constipation while other have loose stools.Every patient with IBS is different with varying symptoms.Initially i would suggest you to go for colonoscopy fecal calprotectin and stool microscopy test.
Follow up with reports.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you for your help. I do feel I have some of those symptoms. My bowel movements have been irregular. In the mean time are they’re any remedies for my condition if it’s ibs or not?
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Firstly a colonoscopy should be done.
However till that time you could take probiotic like VSL#3 twice daily.
Take light and easily digestible food.
Thank you!
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Firstly a colonoscopy should be done.
However till that time you could take probiotic like VSL#3 twice daily.
Take light and easily digestible food.
Thank you!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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