IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

<p>IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME</p><p>This is the most common worldwide GIT problem in clinical practice.This is not a life threatening disorder but it causes frustration and distress. The most common symptoms of IBS are abdominal</p><p>pain or discomfort often reported as cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and/or constipation.</p><p>Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. It’s a functional</p><p>disorder, meaning that the bowel doesn’t work, or function, correctly.</p><p>ETIOLOGY:</p><p>It is a functional disorder,because no structural biochemical infection is recorded.Various factors can cause IBS :</p><p>1.Emotional stress.</p><p>2.Depression.</p><p>3.Hysteria.</p><p>4.It is also suggested that altered motility may also cause it.</p><p>SYMPTOM:</p><p>The main symptoms of IBS are</p><p>1.abdominal pain or discomfort in the abdomen, often relieved by or associated with a bowel movement</p><p>2.<br>chronic</p><p>diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both</p><p>Other symptoms are</p><p>• whitish mucus</p><p>in the stool</p><p>• a swollen or bloated abdomen</p><p>• the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement</p><p>DIAGNOSIS:</p><p>IBS is generally diagnosed on the basis of a complete medical history that includes a careful description of symptoms and a physical examination.</p><p>Medical Tests for IBS:</p><p>Lower gastrointestinal (GI) series:</p><p>This test uses x rays to diagnose problems in the large intestine. It is also called a barium enema x ray.</p><p>Colonoscopy<br>: <br>For this test the doctor inserts a long, thin tube, called a colonoscope, into your anus and up into your colon.</p><p>HOW IS IBS TREATED?</p><p>• diet changes</p><p>• medicine</p><p>• stress relief</p><p>Diet Changes:</p><p>Some foods and drinks make IBS worse.</p><p>Foods and drinks that may cause or worsen symptoms include :</p><p>• fatty foods, like french fries</p><p>• milk products, like cheese or ice cream</p><p>• chocolate</p><p>• alcohol</p><p>• caffeinated drinks, like coffee and some sodas</p><p>Some foods make IBS better:</p><p>Fiber may reduce the constipation associated with IBS because it makes stool soft and easier to pass. However, some people with IBS who have more sensitive nerves may feel a bit more abdominal discomfort after adding more fiber to their diet. Fiber is found in foods such as breads, cereals, beans, fruits, and vegetables.</p>