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Posts for: November, 2018
Is it constipation? Is it diarrhea? Frankly, when a patient complains to his or her physician about GI problems, the doctor has to wonder, "Is it Irritable Bowel Syndrome?" If you alternate between infrequent and too frequent bowel movements, you may need evaluation by a gastroenterologist. An expert in all things from your esophagus through your stomach and intestines, a GI doctor can uncover the reasons behind bowel issues, including IBS.
About IBS and its symptoms
Unfortunately, no one knows the real origin of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. However, it definitely is a cluster of symptoms which millions of people in the US--more women than men--suffer, before the age of 50. The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders reports that stress appears to increase symptoms; however, anxiety and a high-pressure job or life circumstance do not actually cause the condition.
Besides constipation and/or diarrhea, individuals with IBS have:
- Bouts of gas
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Pain
- Cramps
- Mucus in the stool
- Fatigue
- Intolerance to a variety of foods, including those containing gluten and lactose (dairy)
- Alcohol
- Dairy products
- Chocolate
- Caffeinated drinks
- High fat or fried foods
- Beans
- Legumes
- Oats
- Bran
- Yams
- Whole grains
- Barley
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