IBS Bowel Movement
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the entire digestive tract that causes abdominal pain and constipation or diarrhea. IBS affects about 10 to 15% of the general population.
What is an IBS Bowel Movement?
Abdominal pain related to or relieved by having a bowel movement, change in stool frequency (such as constipation or diarrhea) or consistency, abdominal expansion (distention), mucus in the stool, and the sensation of incomplete emptying after defecation can be some symptoms of IBS.
The pain may come in bouts of continuous dull aching or cramps, usually over the lower abdomen. Bloating, gas, nausea, headaches, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating are other possible symptoms. In general, the character and location of pain, triggers (precipitating factors), and the pattern of bowel movements are relatively consistent over time.
About IBS Bowel Movement
The cause of IBS is unclear. Emotional factors (for example, stress, anxiety, depression, and fear), diet, drugs, hormones, or minor irritants may trigger or worsen an attack of IBS. For some people, high-calorie meals or a high-fat diet may be a trigger. For other people, wheat, dairy products, coffee, tea, or citrus fruits seem to aggravate the symptoms. Because many food products contain several ingredients, it may be difficult to identify the specific trigger. Others find that eating too quickly or eating after too long a period without food stimulates a flare-up. However, the relationship is inconsistent. A person does not always get symptoms after a usual trigger, and symptoms often appear without any obvious trigger. It is not clear how all the triggers relate to the cause of IBS.
If you believe you may have IBS the best thing to do would be to consult a medical practitioner, who can best advise you about your condition.