IBS and symptoms – What is IBS and what are the symptoms?

Although IBS is a condition that many people have, the symptoms are not always the same.  There are definite symptoms, but they vary for individual cases.

IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)  is a  bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal painfulness, uncomfortableness, bloating, gas, and modification of bowel habits in the absence of any noticeable cause.

Symptoms:
The key symptom of IBS is pain and discomfort in the abdomen. (the part of the body between the chest and hips.

Many people with IBS have some or many of the following symptoms:
1) headache
1) diarrhea or constipation
2) Tenesmus (difficulty during defecation)
3) backache
3) bloating
4) abdominal distention (the abdomen’s swelling from internal pressure)
5) gastroesophageal reflux (acid reflux)
6) fibromyalgia (chronic widespread pain)
7) chronic fatigue syndrome (fatigue unrelated to exertion and not relieved by rest)
gas

What are the treatments for IBS?

1) Diet – dietary changes can make a tremendous improvement to all IBS symptoms.
2) Hypnotherapy – Hypnosis has been proven to be an efficient means of alleviating symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
3) Yoga is another way to handle Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
3) Prescription Medications – the only prescription drugs approved for the treatment of IBS are Lotronex and Zelnorm.  Anti-spasmodics and anti-depressants are also prescribed to help treat IBS.

The good news
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