IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

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

pain or discomfort often reported as cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and/or constipation.

Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. It’s a functional

disorder, meaning that the bowel doesn’t work, or function, correctly.

ETIOLOGY:

It is a functional disorder,because no structural biochemical infection is recorded.Various factors can cause IBS :

1.Emotional stress.

2.Depression.

3.Hysteria.

4.It is also suggested that altered motility may also cause it.

SYMPTOM:

The main symptoms of IBS are

1.abdominal pain or discomfort in the abdomen, often relieved by or associated with a bowel movement

2.
chronic

diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both

Other symptoms are

• whitish mucus

in the stool

• a swollen or bloated abdomen

• the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement

DIAGNOSIS:

IBS is generally diagnosed on the basis of a complete medical history that includes a careful description of symptoms and a physical examination.

Medical Tests for IBS:

Lower gastrointestinal (GI) series:

This test uses x rays to diagnose problems in the large intestine. It is also called a barium enema x ray.

Colonoscopy
:
For this test the doctor inserts a long, thin tube, called a colonoscope, into your anus and up into your colon.

HOW IS IBS TREATED?

• diet changes

• medicine

• stress relief

Diet Changes:

Some foods and drinks make IBS worse.

Foods and drinks that may cause or worsen symptoms include :

• fatty foods, like french fries

• milk products, like cheese or ice cream

• chocolate

• alcohol

• caffeinated drinks, like coffee and some sodas

Some foods make IBS better:

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.