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Your Journey into Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. As its name indicates, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a syndrome. That is, IBS is a combination of signs and symptoms, but not a disease. IBS is classified as a functional disorder. A functional disorder refers to a condition where the primary abnormality is an altered physiological function (the way the body works), rather than an identifiable inflammatory, infectious, structural, or biochemical cause. Research also indicates that IBS is a multi-faceted disorder. For example, the symptoms of IBS result from what seems to be a disturbance or imbalance in the interaction between the intestines, the brain, sensory function, and the autonomic nervous system that alters regulation of bowel motility (motor function). The articles on this site are provided to help you to better understand Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and your options for relief of these symptoms. Click Here Myths About IBSMyths About IBS For those that are dealing with IBS, they may be finding that there are several myths related to it. Pre-conceived ideas are often times associated with IBS. You also may have heard something about IBS that is causing you to look into the wrong solutions. If you are dealing with IBS, separating the realities of it from what you have heard may help in finding the right solution. The first thing that is often heard about IBS is that it is not that common. This is something that is often heard but is not necessarily true. It is estimated that one-third of the population is dealing with IBS. The reason why many state that it is uncommon is that most will not go to a doctor or health care provider to find a solution for the symptoms. If you are dealing with IBS, you can assure that you are not alone with finding a cure for your problem. Another myth about IBS is that it does not cause that much pain, but rather, is only an annoyance. This myth will differ according to who you talk to. For some, the pain from IBS will cause them to move out of their ordinary lifestyle, while others will only have symptoms that cause slight pain. Depending on your digestive tract, there will be several differences associated with IBS. Several have stated that IBS is a cause from stress. While stress and anxiety is associated with IBS, it is not the major cause of the symptoms. Rather, it adds onto the pain that is felt in the lower abdomen. If you have stress and anxiety, it is known to be an addition to the problem of IBS, and not the major cause. One of the leading myths related to IBS is in relation to the diagnosis of IBS. There are several who have said that there is no treatment for IBS. They have also stated that there are no set tests that will help in determining whether you have IBS or not. However, there are certain standards that will determine if you have IBS by your doctor. From here, they will be able to prescribe a series of different solutions to the problem. The definition behind IBS, as well as the symptoms that are caused by IBS may also cause problems. Knowing what the exact symptoms are will help you to define if you have IBS. You can also look into symptoms and disorders that are not associated with IBS. Defining what these are will take away some of the myths that others have told you. IBS has several elements of hear-say that are often related to defining what it is and is not. By doing your own research and finding what is out there, you will be able to take away the pre-conceived ideas that are related to IBS. By doing this, you will be able to determine whether you have IBS, or whether you should be looking into other possible problems that are associated with it. Taking away the myths of IBS is a beginning to helping you solve the problem. For information on a number of other common health problems, be sure to check out our home page at Common Health Problems. Health problems are becoming more common as the "baby boom" generation gets older and will continue to do so for the next 20 years or so. Bowel problems are no exception.
Risk Factors for IBS The main risk factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) include:
For example, you are far more likely to have IBS if you're young and female. In fact, two to three times as many women as men have the condition. In addition, IBS does seem to run in families, possibly suggesting a genetic cause for the condition. However, at the current time, the precise cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is not known. New Irritable Bowel Information
Human beings need relationships. Your relationships, past, present, personal or professional, represent a major source of stress in your life. Chronic stress causes breakdown of your immune system. This leads to many emotional and physical disorders including heart disease, fibromyalgia, cancer, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and depression. You can manage your stress many ways. Stress management strategies include deep breathing, relaxation exercises, physical exercise, meditation, an ... Author: Pat Swan, MS, Life and Relationship Coach CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Q For a few years now I have had to deal with abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. I'm 45 years old, and I've had this condition for the past two years. I really don't know if certain foods aggravate the condition because the discomfort just seems to occur without warning. What could be my problem? A.W., Phoenix A Abdominal problems could result because of a variety of reasons, but your description appears to indicate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is a ch ... IBS in the News
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