Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common disease among the functional diseases of the digestive system. Important information about Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases Irritable bowel syndrome is usually chronic, interspersed with periods of exacerbation of symptoms and periods of remission, causing
Significant suffering affecting the patient''s quality of life.
Usually, when a person undergoes an examination for functional digestive diseases, the results are normal, ie they do not show any objective evidence of an anatomical abnormality or biochemical disturbance.
It is known that the bowel movement, as well as the threshold of pain sensitivity, are regulated through a mutual connection between the digestive system and the central nervous system (Systema nervosum central) and the brain, on the other hand, called the brain-gut axis.
Some patients with irritable bowel syndrome also suffer from depression or anxiety, but the current opinion among experts says that these phenomena are not the cause of irritable bowel disease, yet depression or anxiety can exacerbate the symptoms of irritable bowel disease. .
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are characterized by the following
Chronic abdominal pain.
chronic diarrhea
chronic constipation
Alternating diarrhea and constipation.
increased gas
abdominal bloating
Causes and risk factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are many causes and factors that lead to irritable bowel syndrome.
Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are many causes that may lead to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, such as
Contractions of the muscles in the intestines.
Problems with the nerves associated with the digestive system.
Some severe microbial infections that cause diarrhea.
Living in stressful conditions.
Imbalance of bacteria in the intestine.
groups at risk
The following are the most important groups at risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Individuals under 50 years old.
Females are more susceptible than men.
Having a sick family history.
Depressed and anxious patients.
Complications of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Complications of Irritable Bowel Syndrome include
Poor quality of life.
Mood disorders, such as: depression, anxiety.
Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
In the past, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms were diagnosed in a way that required the patient to undergo several tests before diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
History of the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome
Over the past decade, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) indicators have been published, called the Rome indices, based on which Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is diagnosed.
Rome''s indicators are a typical set of symptoms according to a few basic examinations, such as: blood and stool tests, and invasive examinations of the colon, such as: a short colonoscopy.
In the event that the appropriate symptoms are present and there are no pathological signs or warning signs that require further research and examination, such as: severe weight loss, fever, and anemia, the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be confirmed with a confidence of 98%.
People with irritable bowel syndrome may sometimes suffer from functional disorders in other body systems, such as: joint and muscle pain, fibromyalgia, sleep disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome.
It has become clear in recent years that about 17% of Irritable Bowel Syndrome cases began with an acute bacterial infection in the intestine, and in these patients the symptoms become chronic, as special examinations, such as a biopsy of the intestine, showed the presence of an acute inflammatory factor.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Treating functional diseases of the intestine is a complex and complex task, as there is no single mechanism causing irritable bowel syndrome, nor is there a single magic medicine.
In general, Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment includes the following main axes
1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Home Remedies
What is meant here is to make changes, whether in the diet or daily habits, that would stimulate the infection more severely, and the most important of these changes are:
Avoid foods that worsen symptoms.
Focus on eating foods rich in dietary fiber.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Do regular exercise.
Get enough sleep every day.
Try to avoid foods that cause gas.
Sometimes avoid gluten foods.
Consult a nutritionist who will help you develop an appropriate nutritional program that is appropriate for your health condition.
2. Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with medication
At other times, the doctor may prescribe some medications that aim to treat the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, including:
Dietary fiber supplements.
laxative medications
Anti-diarrheal medicines.
pain killers.
Of course, the doctor''s choice of medications depends on your health condition and the symptoms associated with your Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Prevention of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome can be prevented by following the following tips
Eat dietary fibre.
Stay away from foods that irritate your IBS.
Make sure to exercise.
Eat meals regularly and do not skip any meal.
Avoid stress and anxiety factors.
