Types of IBS

Hi Friend

I am going into basics understanding of IBS in this post.

How is IBS detected?

At present, IBS is diagnosed via test elimination and symptom guideline called “Rome III Diagnostic Criteria” (some of these guidelines defer) but generally, if you have suffered

“Stomach discomfort or abdominal pain 3 days in a month for the last 3 to 4 months and this is relieved by having bowel movements. There is also noticeable change in stool form and frequency”

Before one can conclude one has IBS, it is best to get an endoscopy and colonscopy, and other tests done especially the H-Pylorii test. Once these are eliminated, and the symptoms persist, then it is likely to be IBS.

Types of IBS

Predominantly, there are two types - Diarrhea and Constipation thus the abbreviation IBS-D and IBS-C respectively.

There is one more less commonly used abbreviation IBS-A which means alternate. Some people has IBS-C for a couple of day and then switches back to IBS-D. But then again, it is less commonly used.

That's if for now.

Terry

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