Diagnosing IBS

Diagnosing IBS

In order to diagnose the digestive disorder inflammatory bowel syndrome, a doctor will examine the symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation. He may also order tests, like a colonoscopy or endoscopy, to screen for other disorders.

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Understanding IBS

Individuals who have inflammatory bowel syndrome may experience abdominal pain, constipation, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea and painful bowel movements. Clearly, IBS can be an upsetting intestinal disorder!

Tips to Outsmart IBS

Cramping and bowel changes have you running too frequently to the toilet? Here are ten tips that can help ease IBS.

Treating IBS with Medication

Inflammatory bowel syndrome can't be cured, so IBS treatment is aimed at symptoms. Abdominal pain can be eased with anticholinergics like Bentyl, and constipation responds to stool softeners. Diarrhea, meanwhile, responds to medication like Imodium.

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Understanding IBS

Individuals who have inflammatory bowel syndrome may experience abdominal pain, constipation, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea and painful bowel movements. Clearly, IBS can be an upsetting intestinal disorder!

Managing IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome has no cure, but relief is still possible. People with IBS-induced constipation may benefit from increasing their fiber intake, while those with abdominal pain may benefit from behavioral therapy.

Treating IBS with Medication

Inflammatory bowel syndrome can't be cured, so IBS treatment is aimed at symptoms. Abdominal pain can be eased with anticholinergics like Bentyl, and constipation responds to stool softeners. Diarrhea, meanwhile, responds to medication like Imodium.

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