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IBS

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irritable bowel syndrome

 or IBS

Chronic disorder characterized by abdominal pain, intestinal gas, and diarrhea, constipation, or both. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain that is relieved after defecation or a sensation of incomplete rectal evacuation. IBS is caused by a motility disturbance of the intestines that may result from increased intestinal sensitivity to distension. Stress or the consumption of fatty foods, milk products, certain fruits or vegetables (e.g., broccoli and cabbage), alcohol, or caffeine may cause similar symptoms. Treatment includes relaxation, exercise, and avoidance of aggravating foods. Antidiarrheal medications or fibre supplements may help lessen symptoms. Although IBS may cause discomfort and emotional distress, the disorder does not result in any permanent intestinal damage.


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These two kinds of foods trigger IBS Colitis and are also the main causes for both constipation and diarrhea.
Symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain, discomfort and bloating, distention, nausea, flatulence and intolerance to certain foods Irritable bowel syndrome, usually called IBS, is the most common disorder physicians see today, affecting 1 in 5 adults.
1-3) IBS is more common in women than in men and typically presents in the third or fourth decades of life.
 
 
 
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