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Do You Know What An Irritable Bowel Syndrome Description Entails?
Many people worry that their IBS may be the start of something potentially worse, or that they will not regain their quality of life after it has been torn apart by IBS. In this article we lay out an irritable bowel syndrome description that helps clarify the condition, and also gives some information on how to manage the symptoms.
IBS is a functional disorder, which means that the condition is related to how the bowel works/ functions. It is not a life threatening condition, although at some points it can feel that way.
It is not a disease, it cannot spread to other parts of the body, nor is it damaging the intestines in any way.
In fact, children with IBS will generally grow up with no developmental issues, in terms of physical growth or mental capability.
The symptoms of IBS include abdominal discomfort (pain, and distension), either constipation or diarrhea – or alternating between the two. Generally a person will be more predisposed to either constipation or diarrhea, but they can just as easily switch back and forth.
It is a common disorder, and becoming more common every year. Physicians will diagnose it after tests have taken place to rule out other conditions that could be causing the symptoms, as there are no physical signs of IBS.
The symptoms of IBS are similar to those that can be shown by other conditions, and so these have to be eliminated from the diagnosis first.
Irritable bowel syndrome will generally not worsen over time and is not life-threatening. It will not progress or lead to other diseases although there is some evidence that it may in some people stem from an underlying disease or parasite infestation.
Generally, although IBS can effect the quality of someone’s life, it is not a condition that will lead on to more severe problems.
The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown. Some theories point to trigger foods or conditions being the main reasons for a flare up.
Other theories suggest hormonal imbalances or miscommunication between the brain and the gut affecting the contractions in the gastrointestinal area.
Another theory identifies the relationship between the disorder and psychological and emotional stresses which may worsen a patient’s current state.
One in five people are believed to have IBS, and women are three times more at risk for developing the disorder compared to men and certain drugs have been tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which may help alleviate some of the symptoms.
Aside from being female, individuals can be placed at more risk if they are younger than thirty-five years old, have African ancestry, experience psychological or emotional trauma or abuse and a family history of irritable bowel syndrome.
Several links have been identified associating the disorder with stress and genetic predisposition that can aggravate an existing condition or put a person more at risk for developing it.
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