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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Definition
Disease: | Irritable Bowel Syndrome | ![]() |
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Category: | Digestive diseases |
Disease Definition:
A common disorder affecting the large intestine (colon) is known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), where it commonly results in bloating gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation and cramping. Despite these uncomfortable signs and symptoms, it doesn’t result in an irreversible damage to the colon.
Most people suffering from IBS find that symptoms get better as they learn to control their condition. Only a small number of people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome have severe signs and symptoms.
Unlike more-serious intestinal diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome doesn’t result in inflammation or changes in bowel tissue or increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Irritable bowel syndrome may be managed in several cases by managing the diet, stress and lifestyle.
Work Group:
Prepared by: Scientific Section
Symptoms, Causes
Symptoms: Irritable bowel syndrome signs and symptoms can vary widely from a person to another, usually being similar to those of other diseases. The following are among the most common ones:
One may have only mild signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome like several other people. However, sometimes these problems can be disabling. One may have severe signs and symptoms in certain cases that do not respond well to medical treatment. It’s best to discuss these symptoms with a doctor, because the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome occurring with other diseases. |
Causes:
It's not known exactly what causes irritable bowel syndrome. The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle contracting and relaxing in a coordinated rhythm as they move food from the stomach through the intestinal tract to the rectum. The contractions may be stronger and last longer than normal when experiencing irritable bowel syndrome. Food is forced through the intestines more quickly, causing gas, diarrhea and bloating.
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Complications
Complications:
Hemorrhoids can be aggravated by both constipation and diarrhea which are signs of irritable bowel syndrome. When avoiding certain foods, one may additionally be getting insufficient amount of the nutrients needed, contributing to malnourishment.
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Treatments:
Treatment focuses on the relief of symptoms so that one will be able to live as normally as possible because it's not clear what causes irritable bowel syndrome.
Antibiotics: It’s unclear what role, if any, antibiotics might play in treating IBS. Some people whose symptoms have resulted from overgrowth of bacteria in their intestines may benefit from antibiotic treatment. But more research is required for that.
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Prognosis: Not Available |
Yaser Habrawi , F.R.C.S.Ed
Dr. Samer Al-Jneidy
Dr . Dirar Abboud
Dr. Tahsin Martini
Dr. Faisal Dibsi
Dr. Talal Sabouni
Dr. Hani Najjar
Samir Moussa M.D.