Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Common Symptoms

You may have Irritable Bowel Syndrome if you are experiencing any of these symptoms:
  • A recurring change in bowel movements that can alternate between chronic constipation and bouts of diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Painful bloating
  • Flatulence/gas
  • Abdominal discomfort, usually in the lower abdominal area
Diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is diagnosed based on these criteria:
  • Abdominal pain or discomfort that lasts for at least 12 weeks out of the previous 12 months.
  • Pain is relieved by having a bowel movement.
  • When the pain starts, there is a change in the frequency of bowel movements or a change in the form of the stool.
The following tests and procedures may help you find out what is causing Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
  • Online Self-assessments – Self-assessments, such as the Candidiasis Self-assessment and the Magnesium Assessment, can help you determine some of the root cause(s) of your chronic conditions. Learn more about Self-assessments.
  • Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis – Can help to rule out chronic conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease).6
  • Blood tests – Can rule out underlying conditions that may be causing abdominal discomfort.
  • Sigmoidoscopy – A special instrument is used by your healthcare professional to examine the lower part of the colon and rectum to determine the reason for abdominal discomfort.
  • Colonoscopy – A special instrument is used by your healthcare professional to examine the entire colon to determine any illness that may be causing abdominal discomfort.

Additional Information about Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Overview
  2. Common causes of irritable bowel syndrome
  3. Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for irritable bowel syndrome
  4. Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
  5. Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
  6. Cited Sources and Additional Reading for irritable bowel syndrome




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