IBS 6 Symptoms

Did you know that Irritable Bowel Syndrome Affects more than 20% of the American population? Women are significantly more vulnerable to the disorder than their male counterparts. Knowing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome will help you get a clear understanding that can help you in identifying whether you really have IBS or not. In this article you will find some of the most common symptoms.

The most common symptom of IBS is bloating and abdominal discomfort. You will have an almost unbearable pain in your stomach, which will impair you from functioning normally. This symptom will be frequent and can occur either continuously(every three days) or intermittently(once a week, then no occurrence for the next week followed another occurrence and so on).

The next most common symptom is diarrhea and constipation. If you suffer from the two either intermittently or regularly, it is very likely that you have IBS.

If you see any changes in your bowel habits that persists for a long period of time, it could be a symptom of IBS.

If you get frequent cramps in your lower abdomen, it might be an indicator of IBS.

If your mouth often feels dry and parched, even if you drink lots of water or other liquids, you might have IBS. Dryness of the mouth is a symptom of many other diseases, so for IBS to be present, any other IBS syndrome should also be present.

Do you often feel discomfort and pain in the rectal region, this is another symptom of irritable bowel syndrome. If your stool smells excessively bad, it could also be a symptom.

If any of the above occurs singularly, there is a good chance that you might suffer from another disorder but if more than one of the above symptoms occurs to you, you can be positive that you are a victim of IBS. In that case you need to take necessary steps for curing your condition by consulting your physician and taking proper treatments. Also look at alternative and natural remedies for curing IBS.