What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome

it is a common disorder that shows up in men and women. The problem is with the large intestine and its normal function.

Though women seem to get Irritable bowel syndrome more often than men. The symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome are abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, constipation or diarrhea sometimes people have an alternating stool. IBS can be very discomforting and painful. Most people are able to continue their daily routine but some have irritable bowel syndrome bad enough that they are unable to work, or travel.

No one actually knows why one person has IBS and another doesn't.

Symptoms your doctor may look for in diagnosing Irritable bowel syndrome are

1. Fewer than three bowel movements a week
2. More than three bowel movements a day
3. Hard or lumpy stools
4. Loose (mushy) or watery stools
5. Straining during a bowel movement
6. Urgency (having to rush to have a bowel movement)
7. Feeling of incomplete bowel movement
8. Passing mucus (white material) during a bowel movement
9. Abdominal fullness, bloating, or swelling

It is known that when you are having an IBS episode that the large intestine is very sensitive to stimuli such as foods that have caffeine, sodas, coffee, and tea. Large meals need to be avoided.

If you have been diagnosed with having IBS you can learn how to take the strain off your digestive system and how to help improve it.