Patient Education

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS is a health issue found in your intestines (gut). While the cause of IBS is unknown, it can still be treated.

IBS is a common health issue. It does not cause lasting harm to the bowels and does not lead to intestinal bleeding or cancer.

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Overview

There are symptoms without any sign of disease and, much like a headache or muscle strain, IBS can cause a great deal of pain and distress, even though it cannot be seen. Healthy bowel movement frequency can range from three times a day to three times a week.

IBS can cause symptoms such as:

Belly pain / Cramping.

Gas.

Bloating (or swelling) of the belly.

Diarrhoea (> 3 stools / day or a single stool ,liquid in consistency)

Constipation (frequency of stools < three times a week.)

Sometimes, people with IBS pass mucus with their stool

There are different types of IBS

IBS-D: IBS with diarrhoea

You may often have loose stool.

You may often have cramps or belly pain.

IBS-C: IBS with constipation

You do not have an urge / sensation to pass stools.