What+is+IBS


 * [[image:guy.jpg align="right"]][[image:imagesCADJ0QMJ.jpg align="left"]]What Is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)**

taken from [] on March.10th 2010
 * Irritable bowel syndrome is a common problem with the intestines. In people with IBS, the intestines squeeze too hard or not hard enough and cause food to move too quickly or too slowly through the intestines. IBS usually begins around age 20 and is more common in women.[[image:diag_ibs.gif width="168" height="179" align="right"]]**
 * IBS is also called functional bowel syndrome, irritable colon, spastic bowel and spastic colon.**
 * People with IBS will tell you that they suffer with one of the following:**
 * 1) //__**Diaherra- having to run to use the washroom**__//
 * 2) **//__Constipation- trouble passing stool__//**

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**IBS is generally diagnosed after other disorders have been** **ruled out** **through routine diagnostic testing. The Inflammatory Bowel Diseases****,** **Ulcerative Colitis** **and** **Crohn’s disease****, have similar symptoms, but involve visible tissue** **inflammation****.** **Colon cancer** **is often a concern due to the high level of discomfort of IBS symptoms. However, there are many key differences between the symptoms of colon cancer and IBS. Blood in the stool, anemia****, pain and cramping not relieved by a bowel movement, and significant weight loss are not generally associated with IBS and would require further investigation. In any case, if you have any marked change in bowel functioning, it is essential that you bring this to the attention of a qualified physician.** ======

** A video on what is Irritiable Bowel Syndrome.....[[image:IBS_fire.jpg width="332" height="212" align="right"]] **
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