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could you tell me what are cures for irritable bowel syndrome?

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None: In order to cure a disease, doctors first need to know cause.  Cause of ibs is unknown.  Donnatal (phenobarbital atropine hyoscyamine and scopolamine) & Bentyl are prescription medications with known efficacy. Imo ibs is a functional problem caused by impingement of parasympathetic neural system within the pelvic presacral plexus.  Pelvic girdle dysfunction from hypermobility is the culprit.  There is no easy repair for this biomechanical problem.

Question 2

i know its irritable bowel syndrome-but please explain it to me?

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IBS explained: Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is a condition associated w/ abdominal discomfort, altered /alternating stool pattern, accompanying nausea, bloating, gassiness. Often improved by stooling, ibs is defined by changes in perception of gut distension, motility, sensation. Diet & emotional stress play significant roles here in such patients. Need to rule out first inflammation, ischemia, & infection.

Question 3

can you tell me how i could know for sure if i have irritable bowel syndrome ?

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IBS: There is really no specific test for irritable bowel syndrome at this time. It is a diagnosis of exclusion. In-other-words, you have certain symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and/or constipation. A multitude of tests are done and nothing is found. What you can do is alter your diet and see if it helps. For example; eliminate wheat and/or dairy. Good luck!

Question 4

what to do if i have irritable bowel syndrome as i have the synptoms. does anyone have any suggestions for me.?

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Diet and fluids: and probiotics seem to help if patient is compliant. Eat a high fi=ber diet, regular meal times and portions and drink 80-100 oz of caffeine free, alcohol free fluid daily

Question 5

any remedy for irritable bowel syndrome? please help me?

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Proper diet and flui: Eat consistently every day both in time and types/quantity of foods, modest amount of fiber in diet, and drinking 80-100 ounces non caffeinated, non alcoholic fluid daily.

Question 6

can you tell me is irritable bowel syndrome caused by poor genes?

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Abdominal Discomfort: Ibs is a functional disorder affecting how food moves through your GI tract.  Lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating with diarrhea, constipation or both are common signs.  It can be triggered by stress/anxiety or different foods.  The diagnosis is usually made by ruling out other disorders. Not genetic probably.

Question 7

what is irritable bowel syndrome ?

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Bowel disorder: Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is a condition where the intestinal tract is "sensative" to certain foods or other environmental factors (such as stress) and causes the intestinal tract to exhibit certain symptoms. These symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and others. See your family doctor to make sure other conditions are not causing these symptoms.

Question 8

any meds for irritable bowel syndrome?

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Yes: Most experts recommend increasing fiber intake, including the use of fiber supplements. Osmotic laxatives, lubiprostone, and antispasmodic medications are used. Low dose tricyclic antidepressants and ssri medications can also be effective for ibs symptoms. See your doctor for additional help.

Question 9

how to manage irritable bowel syndrome?

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1st: fiber and water: A high fiber diet with sufficient amounts of water intake is the first line of management. You correctly identified that ibs is managed but not cured. Stress management is a powerful adjunct. There are some clinical trials investigating other forms of treatment. Poorly absorbed oralantibiotics are used in europe, but rarely in the us due to other risks.

Question 10

how is irritable bowel syndrome diagnosed?

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Irritable bowel synd: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is relatively benign compared to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBS is diagnosed clinically based upon Rome or Manning criteria (http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20024578). Depending upon age &amp; other risk factors, some invasive testing eg colonoscopy may be performed but often diagnosis made clinical

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