- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive problem also known as "spastic colon" or "irritable colon."
- IBS symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain (colicky, periodic or continuous dull pain)
- Erratic bowel activity; frequent constipation or diarrhea
- Accompanying symptoms of bloating, nausea, headache, fatigue
- Sensitivity to intestinal gas (cramping, flatulence)
- The cause of IBS is unknown:
- No evidence of specific disease
- May be triggered by psychological factors or ingestion of food
- IBS is a condition that:
- Is more common in women
- Usually starts at an early age (20s and 30s) and recurs from time to time
- Rarely starts past age 55
- Treatment of IBS includes:
- Careful explanation of the syndrome, including what it is not
- Better management of key triggers: stress and diet
- Modification of diet to reduce or exclude foods that promote gas
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