Mare
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome at Mayo Clinic
(Synonyms: functional bowel disease, irritable colon, IBS, mucus colitis, spastic colon)
Nearly one in five American adults has irritable bowel syndrome. The disorder accounts for more than one of every 10 doctor visits. Yet it's also a condition that many people are reluctant to discuss with their physicians. In most cases, the disease can be managed with treatment; a small percentage of patients have severe symptoms.
IBS is characterized by abdominal pain or cramping and changes in bowel function, including bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation. The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that contract and relax as they move food from the stomach through the intestinal tract to the rectum. Normally, these muscles contract and relax in a coordinated rhythm. With IBS, the contractions are stronger and last longer than normal. Food is forced through the intestines irregularly, causing symptoms of gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation
Women are two to three times more likely than men to have IBS -- it is believed that hormonal changes sometimes play a role in the disease. IBS can be confused with inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's, but, unlike those diseases, IBS does not cause significant inflammation or increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
Treatment Options
The primary goal for treatment is to reduce symptoms. This can often be accomplished with stress management techniques or changes in diet. If symptoms continue, ongoing care by a physician may be needed. IBS may be treated with various medications, from fiber supplements to antidepressants. Several new drugs are available.
Past 3 days this is what i've been dealing with, wish it would go away....doc has me on Bentel, which its helping..but boy, does it hurt.
Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome at Mayo Clinic
(Synonyms: functional bowel disease, irritable colon, IBS, mucus colitis, spastic colon)
Nearly one in five American adults has irritable bowel syndrome. The disorder accounts for more than one of every 10 doctor visits. Yet it's also a condition that many people are reluctant to discuss with their physicians. In most cases, the disease can be managed with treatment; a small percentage of patients have severe symptoms.
IBS is characterized by abdominal pain or cramping and changes in bowel function, including bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation. The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that contract and relax as they move food from the stomach through the intestinal tract to the rectum. Normally, these muscles contract and relax in a coordinated rhythm. With IBS, the contractions are stronger and last longer than normal. Food is forced through the intestines irregularly, causing symptoms of gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation
Women are two to three times more likely than men to have IBS -- it is believed that hormonal changes sometimes play a role in the disease. IBS can be confused with inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's, but, unlike those diseases, IBS does not cause significant inflammation or increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
Treatment Options
The primary goal for treatment is to reduce symptoms. This can often be accomplished with stress management techniques or changes in diet. If symptoms continue, ongoing care by a physician may be needed. IBS may be treated with various medications, from fiber supplements to antidepressants. Several new drugs are available.
Past 3 days this is what i've been dealing with, wish it would go away....doc has me on Bentel, which its helping..but boy, does it hurt.
*very gently*
Sorry Mare, but... 
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