Question 1

what should i do if i am suffering from irritable bowl syndrome?

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Gastroenterologist: The symptoms of ibs, chron's, and ulcerative colitis overlap.  You need to see an expert who can narrow this down for you.

Question 2

can irritable bowl syndrome become synister if left untreated? i don't want to take medication so i just live with the symptoms.

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Control of IBS: Ibs is a constellation of GI symptoms that run the spectrum from diarrhea to constipation (; alternating stool pattern), abdominal pain, bloating, cramps.  Ibs can be worsened by stress, certain food intolerances, concurrent infection. Some patients have sibo (bacterial overgrowth). Ibs does not of itself progress to cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. Can treat symptomatically when/as needed.

Question 3

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 4

what are signs of irritable bowel syndrome?

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IBS in a nutshell: Irritable bowel is a syndrome complex that spans many etiologies & contributants (see earlier healthtap answers). Often, patients complain of altered stool pattern (diarrhea, constipation, or both), abdominal pain, bloating, gassiness, fullness, distension, nausea, cramps. Symptoms seldom awaken the patient, may improve with stooling, & when uncomplicated are not accompanied by fever or bleeding.

Question 5

hi i suspect i might have irritable bowel syndrome ?

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You might be right: However, irritable bowel syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion or in other words, a variety a possible conditions will have to be ruled out first. Talk to your doc about your symptoms.

Question 6

what exactly is irritable bowel syndrome aggravated by?

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Irritants for IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome (or ibs) is aggravated by a number of different things. Most commonly, the list includes caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, constipating foods or those that cause increased gas (such as beans), and a lack of exercise. Everyone has different triggers for their ibs, and one should avoid the things that result in exacerbations.

Question 7

always blobloated and have gasses. do you recommend colon cleansing if i am suffering from irritable bowl syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: Colon cleansing is not a good idea. Avoid this. Check with your GI doctor for your 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?

Accepted Answer

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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