IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome 

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Irritable bowel syndrome or ibs is a problem that affects or interferes with the normal functions of the large intestine. (colon). IBS - irritable bowel syndrome causes several symptoms such as crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. 

Irritable bowel syndrome is a syndrome because it causes several symptoms as mentioned above. 

With irritable bowel syndrome, the nerves and the muscles in the bowel are extra sensitive. An example of one of the symptoms is the muscles contracting too much when you eat. These contractions can cause cramping and diarrhea shortly after or even during a meal. 

Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS can be painful, but it does not damage the bowel or cause diseases. Other symptoms are mucus in the stool and a swollen or bloated abdomen. 

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is diagnosed by physical examination, blood test and X-ray of the bowel. There is also an Endoscopy (where a thin tube with a camera in it is inserted into your bowel). Thus the doctor can look for any problems. If these tests are all negative, the doctor may diagnose IBS based on your symptoms: that is, how often you have had abdominal pain or discomfort during the past year, when the pain starts and stops in relation to bowel function, and how your bowel frequency and stool consistency are altered. 

Treatment for ibs (irritable bowel syndrome) and it’s related symptoms may involve a combination of medicines (laxatives, antidiarrhea medicines, tranquilizers, or antidepressants), diet changes and stress relief.   

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