Recurrent abdominal pain and alterations in bowel movements are hallmarks of the syndrome known as irritable bowel syndrome. It is characterized by these symptoms with the absence of overt digestive system pathology.

• IBS and other functional GI diseases are caused by difficulties in brain-gut connection. Some medical professionals believe that IBS symptoms are the result of a breakdown in the communication between the brain and the gut.
• Some IBS patients, for instance, may experience irregular bowel movements because food is either moving too slowly or too fast through the digestive tract.
• Pain is experienced by some persons with IBS even when the amount of gas or stool in the intestines is typical.

• Cramping and discomfort in the abdomen
• Gas Fullness
• Bloating
• Alteration in bowel routine, either IBS-D or IBS-C.
• In many cases, having a bowel movement will alleviate or completely eliminate the pain and other symptoms.
• When your bowel habits change, you may experience that your symptoms are getting worse.
• Irritable bowel syndrome patients may experience either chronic constipation or diarrhea, or both.

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a painful condition, but it is comforting to know that it does not harm the colon or other digestive organs in the long run. Other physical health issues are not caused by IBS either.
• Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be stressful, despite the fact that it is usually a moderate condition that can be well-managed by dietary and other modifications to one’s lifestyle.
• Depression, anxiety, migraine, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome are just a few of the conditions that may be caused by chronic IBS.

Modifying your diet in a cautious manner can help alleviate IBS symptoms.

• Increasing your intake of high-fiber foods is a suggestion that may help alleviate your discomfort.
• To avoid gas and bloating, raise your fiber intake gradually to the daily recommendation.
• Adults should aim for 25-30 grams of fiber per day as a minimum intake.
• If you’re having trouble with this, talk to your pharmacist about getting a soluble fiber supplement like psyllium.