Irritable Bowel Syndrome Common Symptoms
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, will have specific
symptoms that are defined as part of the disorder.
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These symptoms
will all affect your functioning as well as discomfort
levels. By knowing these symptoms, you will be able to take
a first step to being able to solve the problem. Defining
the symptoms to IBS is an important step in beginning to
solve the problem.
The major discomfort that will occur with IBS is from
abdominal pain that is in the lower area of your stomach.
Many will describe this as a cramping that occurs at
different times of the day. This is usually from the lower
intestine cramping and not being able to digest things
properly. If you are experiencing pain that occurs in your
lower abdomen area at different times, it is a good
indication that you may have IBS.
A second symptom that is common with IBS is a change in your
bowel functioning. As a result, you may have constipation or
diarrhea. |
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Many times, this change can cause pain and
discomfort in your colon and bowel area. This may not be
consistent, and will not be in a pattern of having this constant
change in function, but will be discomforting and will occur
more than one time. Usually, those that are diagnosed with IBS
will have this problem for twelve or more weeks.
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There are other syndromes that may or may not
be a part of IBS as well. Bloating and nausea are often
times associated with IBS. Because your system is not able
to digest, it will cause a shift in the digestive tract that
will cause you to feel these symptoms at different times.
You may also feel heartburn frequently. Because the
digestion in your system is not functioning as it normally
would, the stomach will often react by moving other parts of
the digestive area in the wrong way. For example, heart burn
will occur when the acid in the stomach moves up towards
your esophagus instead of completing its digestive cycle. If
this is occurring with the abdominal pains and disfunctions,
it may be a sign that you have IBS.
There are several symptoms that will be interpreted as part
of IBS. However, these are generally not part of the
diagnosis of IBS. For example, anemia and bleeding often
occur with symptoms of IBS. Fever and weight loss may also
be occurring. |
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All of these symptoms are not considered as
part of IBS. If you have these symptoms, along with IBS
symptoms, you should see a doctor to find what is happening.
There may be other serious problems that are occurring in
your body that are part of another disorder or problem.
The major symptoms associated with IBS are known
to cause several problems among many. If you have identified the
latter mentioned symptoms for a particular amount of time, it is
best to see your doctor or begin to try to find a cure for IBS.
IBS can cause discomfort and pain if not taken care of, which
allows the symptoms to get in the way of your everyday
functioning.
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