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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 What Does Your Doctor Need to KnowWhat Does Your Doctor Need to Know? Those that are dealing with irritable bowel syndrome may be finding that there are several ways to solve the problem. If you are having problems finding a solution for IBS, you may want to speak to your doctor about the problem. If you have decided to see your doctor for advice and help, there are certain things that they should know about your IBS. By beginning with open communication, you can find the right solution for your IBS. The first thing that you should tell your doctor is the symptoms that have been occurring. Letting them know about bloating, nausea, cramps, constipation and diarrhea will help him to diagnose you with IBS. If there are other symptoms, you should also let him know about these, as the problem may have other problems or disorders associated with it. By doing this, he will be able to begin to tell you the right direction to take in solving the problem. The second piece of information to provide your doctor with is how long the symptoms have been occurring. This not only includes the current situation, but also involves telling him about past situations where you have had the same symptoms. This will not only help them in determining if it is IBS, but will let them know how serious the problem is in relation to the time period of when it has occurred. From here, the doctor may perform a variety of tests to help determine if IBS is the major problem. If these tests are negative, the doctor will have the option of diagnosing you with IBS based on the problems you have had and how long you have had them. Things such as blood sampling, X-rays and stool sampling may be part of the tests that you will be required to perform. They may also decide to perform a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy in order to define the major problem. If your symptoms can’t be clearly defined through what you have told your doctor, he can use these as an option to give you the right diagnosis. From here, it will be important to question your doctor on what you need to know about the symptoms as well as the cure. They can provide you with a variety of treatments as well as give you ways to monitor the changes being made from IBS. By continuing to consult with your doctor about the progress being made, you can find out whether you have found the right solution for solving the problem. By keeping your doctor updated, he can also provide you with alternate solutions to get rid of IBS. By letting your doctor know the history of the symptoms you have had, as well as questioning and consulting with them, you will be able to ensure you have the best cure for your Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It will be important to tell your doctor the different symptoms and problems that you have been having. This open communication will be a first step to getting rid of IBS. 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
Keywords: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, gastroenterology, constipation, diarrhea ********** Irritable bowel syndrome is a common research topic for clinical trials in the People's Republic of China, at least every other Chinese medical journal contains a report on a recent IBS RCT. Below are abstracts of some of the more recently published Chinese medical research on this common condition. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Study 1: "Th ... Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease are two diseases of the intestinal tract. They share some common symptoms such as pain and discomfort among other issues. While IBS has usually been characterized as a functional disease or syndrome with a diagnosis made on a cluster of symptoms in the absence of notable structural abnormalities, IBD is a very similar disorder, at least with a cursory review of symptoms. However, IBD does differ in that it is a collection ... IBS in the News
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