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What is IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by recurring abdominal pain and discomfort, frequently associated with fluctuations in bowel movements. Although not usually life-threatening, IBS can distress a person to such an extent as to reduce his or her quality of life and cause discomfort, anxiety, and social incapacities.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Symptoms

Constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C)

Constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C): Symptoms of constipation predominate.

Diarrhoea-predominant IBS (IBS-D)

Diarrhoea-predominant IBS (IBS-D): Symptoms of diarrhoea predominate.

Mixed bowel habits-predominant IBS (IBS-M)

Mixed bowel habits-predominant IBS (IBS-M): Symptoms of both constipation and diarrhoea occur in an alternating pattern.

Unsubtyped IBS

Unsubtyped IBS: Symptoms cannot be classified into the above categories.

Pathophysiology of IBS 

IBS is considered to be multifactorial in origin.

• Altered Gut Microbiota: Changes in bacterial composition in the intestines may be a predisposing factor.
  
  
• Hypersensitivity: The nerves in the digestive tract may be more sensitive than usual, which produces pain and discomfort.
  
  
• Inflammation: There may be low-grade inflammation in the intestinal lining.
  
  

Psychological Factors: stress, anxiety, and depression may serve to exacerbate symptoms of IBS. Clinical Manifestations of IBS

Common Symptoms of IBS

Signs of IBS vary a great deal from person to person and change in a single person over time. Other common manifestations include the following:

• Abdominal Pain or Discomfort: Symptomatically, there may be cramping, bloating, or even a feeling of fullness.

• Altered Bowel Habits: Constipation or diarrhoea or, at times, both can occur.

• Mucus in Stool: Patients may notice mucus in their stools.

• Fatigue: Finally, symptomatology of IBS may lead to tiredness and a general feeling of illness.

• Extraintestinal Symptoms: Some IBS patients have symptoms outside the gastrointestinal system-for example, headache, backache, or urgency to urinate.

Treatment of IBS

IBS can be effectively treated along with lifestyle changes and other dietary adjustments with efficient medications.

Lifestyle changes:

• Manage Stress: Stress aggravates symptoms in patients with IBS. Do yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises.
• Regular physical activity can facilitate bowel movement and will help reduce your stress.
• Adequate Rest: Take quality sleep of 7-9 hrs every day.

Dietary Changes:

• Low FODMAP Diet: FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo- and Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. A low FODMAP diet may alleviate symptoms in a subset of IBS patients.

• Fibre management: While fibre is a necessary element in the diet to ensure healthy digestion, too much of it can exacerbate the symptoms of IBS. Increase your fibre intake gradually and monitor its effect.

• Identify and avoid trigger foods: Pinpoint foods that seem to trigger your symptoms and attempt to limit your intake of those foods.

Medications:

• Antispasmodics: Such medications are said to relax the muscles inside the intestine.

• Antidepressants: In some cases, and only for the management of IBS symptoms that do have something to do with stress, antidepressants have been known to be useful.

• Probiotics: Some probiotics may help IBS patients by improving the health of the gut.

Healthy Diet and Exercise Recommendations To Manage IBS

• Low FODMAP: It is recommended that you keep a Low FODMAP diet to test whether it improves your symptoms

• High fibre: Enhance the natural intake of fibres in the diet with whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
  
  
• Avoid trigger foods: One should observe what kind of food is triggering the symptoms and hence are suggested to be avoided.

• Exercise: Regular exercise can help improve bowel function as well as decrease overall stress. It is recommended to get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.

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