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IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)

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A common disorder that affects the large intestine, resulting in abdominal discomfort, pain, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Colonic diseases • Gastrointestinal disorders • Functional disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Symptoms

Constipation
Flatulence
Passing gas
Loose stools
Diarrhea
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
Hyoscyamine
3.3
118 reviews
Lubiprostone
3.3
91 reviews
Dicyclomine
3.2
77 reviews
Loperamide
3.1
78 reviews
Clinidium and chlordiazepoxide
3.0
99 reviews
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Other treatments

Behavior therapy
Gluten free diet
Hydration
Avoid food triggers
Exercise or physical activity
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Tests

Hydrogen breath test
Endomysial antibodies
Stool studies
Complete blood count
Tissue transglutaminase igg and iga
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Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Recent travel
Milk in diet

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I was diagnosed with an irritable bowel syndrome, had taken medicines.Is dat life threatening?What wud be the best food for me to eat for ibs.Thanks!

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