13.+Irritable+Bowel+Syndrome

=**__IBS__**= (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) IBS is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In IBS, the structure of the bowel is not abnormal. About 1 in 6 people in the U.S. have symptoms of IBS. It is the most common intestinal problem that causes patients to be referred to a bowel specialist (gastroenterologist). Only a small number of people with irritable bowel syndrome have disabling signs and symptoms. IBS is more common in women more than men.


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 * What is it?
 * Signs and symptoms
 * Tests
 * Medications
 * Treatment
 * Diet
 * Home remedies
 * Prognosis
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 * What is it?**
 * IBS is a abdominal disorder that leads to pain, cramping, changes in bowel movements, and other sympotoms.


 * Signs and Symptoms**
 * The symptoms of IBS range from mild to severe. Most people with IBS have mild symptoms and the are different for each person. But the main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain, fullness, gas and bloating that has been present for 3 days or more. People with IBS can often switch from constipation and diarrhea.
 * Some nongastrointestinal symptoms include anxiety, depression, fatigue, headache, unpleasant taste in mouth, backache, sleep problems, sexual problems, heart palpitations, urinary symptoms. These symptoms will usually occur after a meal, during stressful times, and during menstration.


 * Tests**
 * There is no cure for IBS, but there are several different solutions for treating the symptoms. Some tests that can be done are routine blood work and fecal occult bleeding test. If it appears that you may have IBS then other test can be done such as x-rays,colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy, barium enema, upper GI series, lactose intolerance testing, blood work to rule out celiac sprue, stool tests to rule out intestinal parasites.


 * Medications**
 * There is no cure for IBS, but there are several other options to help treat the symptoms. The types of medications are diphenoxylate, atropine(lomotil) or loperamide(imodium) for diarrhea, antispasmodic for colon spasms and reduce abdominal pain, and antidepressants may also relieve some symptoms.


 * Treatment**
 * Avoiding food that trigger the symptoms. Try avoiding caffeine and alcohol, limit the intake of fatty foods, if diarrhea is your main symptom, limit dairy products, fruit, and artificial sweetners such as sorbitol and xylitol. Increase diet to help with constipation, avoid foods such as beans, cabbage, uncooked cauliflower or broccoli can relieve bloating and gas. Regular exercise such as swimming, jogging, walking will help regulate bowel movements. Other medications are anticholinergics, antidepressants, and antianxiety drugs. Non medication treatments include stress managment, diet, and lifestyle changes.


 * Diet**
 * There are certain foods that can and will trigger IBS. A few of the main ones are caffein, carbonated beverages, alcohol, artificial sugar, milk products ,beans, cabbage, broccoli, and foods that are high in fat and sugar. Avoid smoking cigarettes it affects the digestive track system. Some things that can help your IBS symptoms are exercise, insoluable fiber, and adding more fiber to your diet. Try to eat small meals throught the day instead of large meals.

**Home Remedies**

 * There are several different options that do not involve taking medications. There are natural herbs and foods that can help relieve the pain and symptoms of IBS such as peppermint, chanomile, valerian, rosemary, lemon balm, ginger tea, raw ginger, and gooseberry. Chanomile, valerian, rosemary and lemon balm are all to prevent spasms in the bowels. Ginger tea and raw ginger reduce inflammation, and goosberry controls digestion and hyperacidity.


 * Prognosis**
 * lifelong condition
 * reduce the ability work, travel, or attend social events
 * does not cause permanent damage to the intestines or cause cancer