Coping With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Plr Ebook

Table Of Contents

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Who Is At Risk for IBS?
What Are the Symptoms of IBS?
What Causes IBS – Overview of the GI Tract
What Sets Off IBS Flare-ups?
Is IBS a Harbinger of Something Worse?
All About Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy Facts
Enteroscopy
IBS and Prescription Drugs
When Should You See a Doctor?
How Effective Are OTC (over the counter) Treatments?
An Ounce of Prevention
Control IBS with Homeopathy
IBS and Diet
IBS in Children

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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Even though irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders encountered by doctors, a lot of people still do not know much about the illness. This could probably be due to the fact that it is not given as much attention when compared to other illnesses. It could also be that irritable bowel syndrome itself has not been properly defined and explained to people.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Basic Definition

Irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon is considered as a functional bowel disorder. Two of the most common manifestations of IBS are abdominal pain from cramps and apparent changes in bowel habits. Some of the principal signs of this syndrome are pain in the lower abdomen and a sensation of being bloated, which are most often relieved by defecating.

Irritable bowel syndrome, statistically speaking, is very common. It makes up 20% to 50% of all gastroenterology cases every year.