Q&A: What are symptoms associated with IBS, Irritable bowel syndrome?
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Question by M L: What are symptoms associated with IBS, Irritable bowel syndrome?
The other night I had excrutiating stomach cramps. I felt like I had gas too but I couldn’t pass it. I had nausea and vomitted once (that made the cramps better). I did not have diarrhea. The cramps started out mild and progressed to very bad within two hours and lasted about 3 hours after that. This happened once before a year ago and I went to the ER thinking it was my appendix. After being tested for a ct scan for appendix and ovaries, the ER doc sent me home with a diagnosis of cramps with no named cause and a prescription of bentyl. I had some pills left so I took one and I guess it helped becuase my cramps went away. This was two nights ago. I have only had mild cramps (like a dull pain that moves around, not always in the same place) If the cramps come back I plan on making an appointment. I want to ask the doc all the right questions. Does it sound like it could be IBS so I can inquire about it?
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Answer by Dorothy K
That sounds like IBS. My unle, two aunts, cousin and my close friend all have this problem. They will start out feeling gassy, but it won’t pass and then they get a bloated feeling, finally they have the diarrhea and then they get really constipated for a few days and not even fiber or laxatives will make the problem completely go away. I’d ask the doctor if she can schedule for the test for it.
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August 21st, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Cramping as well as abdominal pain can be symptoms of IBS. Constipation and diarrhea are also related to IBS. Some women have a mixture of both while others have one or the other.
I would recommend that you have an evaluation by a gastroenterologist (drs who treat problems of the stomach and instestines).
August 21st, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a condition characterized by:
* Excess gas
* Cramping and abdominal pain
* Painful diarrhea and/or constipation
* Bloating
* Chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, or a combination of both
* Mucus in bowel movements
* An urge to have a bowel movement without success
This condition can be quite difficult to diagnose because there are no indications presented with a standard colon examination. Rather, the doctor must rely entirely upon the medical history provided by the patient.
check out this link, there is more info here:
http://www.colon-cleanse-constipation.com/ibs.html
good luck to you, I know this is rough, I send you positive energy!
August 21st, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Loose motions 3-4 times a day.