Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms Causes and Treatments

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome ˘ Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
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Summary:
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic functional disorder of the intestines which causes abdom

Keywords:
irritable bowel syndrome, ibs, ibs symptoms, ibs diet, ibs treatment, ibs medication, bowels,

Article Body:
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic functional disorder of the intestines which causes abdom

There are three forms of IBS depending on the symptoms -- diarrhea-predominant (IBS-D), consti
Symptoms of IBS
IBS symptoms include:
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Abdominal pain
Discomfort associated with changes in bowel habits
Fewer than three bowel movements a week
More than three bowel movements a day
Hard or lumpy stools
Loose or watery stools
Straining during a bowel movement
Urgency (having to rush to have a bowel movement)

Feeling of incomplete bowel movement
Passing mucus (white material) during a bowel movement
Abdominal fullness, bloating, or swelling
Chronic pelvic pain
Mental stress
Fibromyalgia and various mental disorders
Researchers believe that there are neurological and psychological disorders associated with

Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The exact causes of irritable bowel syndrome are unknown, but there are factors that may aggra
Common IBS diet advice includes:
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Eat soluble fiber foods and supplements.
Substitute dairy products for soy or rice products.
Be careful with fresh fruits and vegetables that are high in insoluble fiber.
Eat small amounts in regular intervals to lessen the symptoms of IBS.
Avoid eating red meat, oily or fatty (and fried) products.
Avoid taking dairy products (especially when lactose intolerance is suspected).
Avoid solid chocolate, coffee (regular and decaffeinated), alcohol, carbonated beverages an

IBS Treatment

IBS treatment includes dietary advice and medication. Developing good dietary habits may be th

Medications can provide instant IBS relief. These may include stool softeners and laxatives in
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Alosetron: Alosetron is a selective 5-HT3 antagonist for IBS-D. It is only available for wo

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Cilansetron: Cilansetron is also a selective 5-HT3 antagonist that is undergoing further cl
Tegaserod: Tegaserod is a selective 5-HT4 antagonist for IBS-C. It has shown to have an exc

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