IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME WARNING SIGNS: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
Overview
A chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating and fartulence.
Symptoms
If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.
The symptoms vary from one person to another. The most common ones include:
- Abdominal discomfort or pain
- Cramping or bloating
- Excess gas in the abdomen
- Indigestion
- Changes in patterns of bowel movement
- Diarrhea alternating with constipation
- Diarrhoea alternating with constipation
- Mucus in the stool
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| Ibs treatment | Irritable bowel syndrome duration |
| Irritable bowel syndrome causes | Irritable bowel disease |
Causes
- The actual cause is unknown, these factors have been shown to play a role:
- Muscle contractions in the intestine that are unusually strong
- Abnormalities in the nervous system of the intestines
- Inflammation of the intestines
- Severe infections such as gastroenteritis and bacterial colonization of the intestines
- Changes in gut microflora
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For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica.
