Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder. The cause is not known although approximately 10% of people diagnosed with IBS this syndrome found that symptoms appeared after a gastric illness and it is often associated with anxiety and stress, which seems to exacerbate symptoms. It affects between 10% and 20% of the UK population and is twice as common in women as it is in men.
IBS - Such syndrome is commonly misdiagnosed, or neglected, with many people suffering with symptoms years before they seek medical help. This is because symptoms are fairly common and could easily be mistaken as unrelated bouts of diarrhoea, constipation or stress. Thus, it is very important to understand IBS these symptoms and causes, in order to seek medical advice and treatment more quickly.
The symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome may include:
– Abdominal pain and spasms, often relieved by going to the toilet
– Diarrhoea, constipation or an alternation between the two
– Bloating or swelling of the abdomen
– Rumbling noises and excessive passage of wind
– Urgency (An urgent need to visit the toilet) / Incontinence (If a toilet is not nearby)
– Sharp pain felt low down inside the rectum
– Sensation of incomplete bowel movement
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Tags: constipation, IBS, irritable bowels
