Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can vary widely from person to person and often resemble those of other diseases. Among the most common are: Abdominal pain or cramping A bloated fee...

Causes
... No one knows exactly what causes irritable bowel syndrome. The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that contract and relax as they move food from your stomach through your intestin...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Prevention

Prevention
... Anyone can experience digestive upset from worry or anxiety. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome, stress-related problems such as abdominal pain and diarrhea tend to occur with greater frequency ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

Complications
... Both diarrhea and constipation can aggravate hemorrhoids. In addition, signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can interfere with your work, your relationships with friends and family, and your...

Treatment
... Because it''s still not clear what causes irritable bowel syndrome, treatment focuses on the relief of symptoms so that you can live your life as fully and normally as possible. In most cases, you can...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Support

Coping skills
... Living with irritable bowel syndrome presents daily challenges. It may be painful or embarrassing and can seriously affect the quality of your life. These suggestions may help you cope more easily: Le...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Other

Detecting and Treating Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
... Many Americans eat an unhealthy diet and have poor toilet habits. Over the course of several years, the effect of this lifestyle can cause a person to have problems with the large bowel. This article ...

Gastrointestinal References
... This listing is provided for your reference. The information provided by these organizations is not necessarily endorsed by The Cleveland Clinic Web Sites Celiac Disease www.icondata.com/health/pedbas...