3. DESCRIPTION
WHAT IBS?(IBS) is a group of symptoms that occur
together, including repeated pain in your abdomen and
changes in your bowel movements, which may be
diarrhea, constipation, or both. With IBS, you have these
symptoms without any visible signs of damage or
disease in your digestive tract.
4. (IBS) CAUSES
>stressful or difficult early life events,
such as physical or sexual abuse.
certain mental disorders, such as
depression link, anxiety link, and somatic
symptom disorder link.
bacterial infections in your digestive
tract.
5. SIGN & SYMPTOMS
>Abdominal (stomach) pain and
cramping, which may be relieved by
moving your bowels.
a change in your bowel habits – such as
diarrhoea, constipation or sometimes
both.
bloating and swelling of your stomach.
excessive wind (flatulence)
occasionally experiencing an urgent need
to move your bowels.
6. MEDICATION
Medications approved for certain
people with IBS include:
>Alosetron (Lotronex). Alosetron is
designed to relax the colon and slow the
movement of waste through the lower
bowel. ...
Eluxadoline (Viberzi). ...
Rifaximin (Xifaxan). ...
Lubiprostone (Amitiza). ...
Linaclotide (Linzess).
