Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a blanket term for variety of diseases which are causing discomfort in gastro-intestinal tract. It is functional bowel characterized disorder by the chronic abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort, and alteration of the bowel habits in absence of any organic cause. It is also called the "spastic colon", and in some cases symptoms are relieved by the bowel movement. Constipation or Diarrhea may also predominate or may alternate. There is no cure for the IBS, but there are treatments that attempt to relive its symptoms, including medication, dietary adjustments and psychological interventions. Good doctor-patient relation and patient education is also very important.

 

There are several conditions which may present as IBS including mild infection, celiac disease, parasitic infections, inflammatory bowel diseases, chronic functional abdominal pain and functional chronic constipation. In irritable bowel syndrome, routine testes yield no abnormalities, though bowels may also be more sensitive to a certain stimuli as balloon insufflaion testing. The common theory is that IBS is disorder of interaction between brain and gastrointestinal tract, but there may be abnormalities in gut flora or in immune system as well.

 

Irritable bowel syndrome doesn't lead to a more serious condition in the patients. It is source of the chronic pain, other syndromes and fatigue, and it also increases medical costs of patient and then contributes to the work absenteeism.

There have been many dietary modifications attempted to improve symptoms of IBS. Among them, some proved to be effective in the certain sub population.

 

A definitive determination of dietary issues can also be accomplished by the testing for physiological effects of specific food. There isn't any evidence that digestion of absorption or food of nutrients is problematic for those with the IBS rates that are different from without IBS. Very act of drinking or eating can also be provoked an overreaction of gastrocolic response in patients with IBS because of their heightened visceral sensitivity.

 
 
 
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