Irritable bowel syndrome Causes of IBS Symptoms of IBS

(IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or
irritable bowel disease (IBD), is
also known as spastic colitis,
mucus colitis, and nervous colon.
It is a chronic, or long-term, condi-
tion, but symptoms tend to
change over the years.
Symptoms often improve as indi-
viduals learn to manage the con-
dition. Severe and persistent
severe symptoms are rare.
It is unclear what causes IBS, but it is
not contagious or cancer-related.
Risk factors of IBS
1. Are young. IBS occurs more fre-
quently in people under age 50.
2. Are female. In the United States,
IBS is more common among women.
1. Abdominal pain, cramping or
bloating that is typically relieved
or partially relieved by passing a
bowel movement
2. Excess gas
3. Diarrhea or constipation —
sometimes alternating bouts of
diarrhea and constipation
4. Mucus in the stool

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Estrogen therapy before or after
menopause also is a risk factor for 5. a sudden urgent need to use
IBS. the bathroom

3. Have a family history of IBS. Genes 6. passing of mucus from the back
may play a role, as may shared fac- passage, or rectum
tors in a family's environment or a
combination of genes and environ-

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4. Have a mental health problem.
Anxiety, depression and other
mental health issues are associated
 Complications of IBS Non- Medical Treatment
1. Regular exercise
Poor quality of life
2. Improved sleep habits
Many people with moderate to
severe IBS report poor quality of life. 3. Behavioral and Physical therapy
Research indicates that people with
IBS miss three times as many days 4. Biofeedback Irritable
from work as do those without
bowel symptoms 5. Relaxation or pain management bowel syndrome
Mood disorders
techniques
(IBS)
6. Dietary changes
Experiencing the signs and symp-
toms of IBS can lead to depression
Medical Treatment
or anxiety. Depression and anxiety 1. Fiber supplements
also can make IBS worse.
2. Laxatives
Diagnosis of IBS
3. Anti-diarrheal medications
1. medical history
4. Anticholinergic medications
2. physical exam
5. Tricyclic antidepressants
3. Flexible sigmoidoscopy and Co-
lonoscopy 6. Pain medications

4. X-ray or CT scan

5. Lactose intolerance tests

6. Breath test for bacterial over- REKAR FUAD AHMED

growth
VIYAN OTHMAN MUHAMMAD