What is irratable bowel syndrome?

Answer 1

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common digestive disorder seen by physicians. It is estimated that about one in five adult Americans has symptoms of IBS, although fewer than half of them seek help for it. Twice as many women suffer from the condition as men. This disorder is also sometimes called intestinal neurosis, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, or spastic colon. In IBS, the normally rhythmic muscular contractions of the digestive tract become irregular and uncoordinated. This interferes with the normal movement of food and waste material, and leads to the accumulation of mucus and toxins in the intestine. Symptoms of IBS may include constipation and/or diarrhea (often alternating), abdominal pain, mucus in the stools, nausea, flatulence, bloating, anorexia, and intolerances to certain foods. Pain is often triggered by eating, and may be relieved by a bowel movement. Because of the pain, diarrhea, nausea, and sometimes severe headaches and even vomiting, a person with IBS may dread eating. Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome requires ruling out disorders that can cause simular symptoms, such as Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, lactose intolerance, and ulcerative colitis. Irritable bowel syndrome is painful, but not serious, and most people who have it can lead active, productive lives if they change their diets, get regular exercise, and replace needed nutrients.

Answer 2

People with irritable bowel syndrome alternate between diarrhea and constipation.

Answer 3

I wish I could lie, but it"s a TOTAL pain in the rear. Popcorn, dairy products, certain nuts - individual, for each person - consumed in normal amounts cause gas, bloating cramps, constipation followed by diarrhea......people who are lactose intolerant and drink a gallon of milk could explain, better than I. Have you seen the movie "Along Came Polly," with Jennifer Aniston and Ben Stiller?? Watch it!! Ben's character has IBS and he does an excellent job of acting out a terrible case of flare-up in the movie, after eating spicy, funky food.

Answer 4

It is basically never having a normal bowel movement. Alternating between constipation and diarrhea. It sucks!! I suffer from it.

Answer 5

Here's the authoritative source:
http://www.gastro.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=852

Answer 6

The mind of G. Dummy Bush

Answer 7

Alternating between constipation and diarrhea.

Answer 8

Certain foods give you diarhea while others will make you constipated. It takes trial and error to figure out which ones.

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Answer 10

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