Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a functional bowel disorder in which abdominal pain or discomfort is associated with a change in bowel habit. Sensations of discomfort (bloating), distension, and disordered defecation are commonly associated features. Its difficult to diagnose and manage. It affects about 10-12% of the population globally. 
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 9 August 2016
IBS Management

Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Living with irritable bowel syndrome presents daily challenges.

  • Identify the factors that trigger Irritable bowel syndrome. This is a key step both in managing your condition and in helping you feel that you have control of your life.
  • Overcome preoccupation with the condition and move on with your life. Don’t let it hamper your daily activities.

Find out how AGS managed his IBS and kept it under control here.  

Your support team: Whom to consult?

Your health care team may include:

  • Gastroenterologist - to care for the digestive system
  • Nutritionist - to maintain healthy diet
  • Psychologists – for emotional support
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Stories

  • IBS Prevention
    Prevention of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    You can try and prevent the triggers of IBS: 1. Stress can aggravate the symptoms of IBS like constipation and diarrhea. Manage your stress. The simple steps are to eat a healthy meal, meditate or do breathing exercise, exercise regularly. Read more about how to manage your stress so it does not trigger IBS symptoms.  2. Diet related triggers: Common foods that trigger the symptoms of IBS are: Processed foods such as chips and cookies Coffee, carbonated drinks, and alcohol Dairy…
  • IBS Types
    Types of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    According to the Rome III criteria by the Rome Foundation, IBS may be classified on the basis of the patient’s stool characteristics, as defined by the Bristol Stool Scale: 1. IBS with constipation (IBS-C): Hard stools > 25% of the time and loose stools < 25% of the time This is accompanied by stomach pain and discomfort, bloating, abnormally delayed or infrequent bowel movement, or lumpy/hard stool. This is typically seen more commonly in women 2. IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D): Loose stools…