Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS is a common functional gastrointestinal disease characterized by abdominal pain or abdominal discomfort, accompanied by changes in excrement habits (e.g., diarrhoea, constipation or alternation), but usually does not cause structural damage to the intestinal tract or serious diseases.
Common symptoms
1. Abdominal pain or discomfort:
Symptoms tend to recede after defecation, with variable location and may occur in different areas of the abdomen.
Defecation anomalies:
Diarrhoea type (IBS-D): Diarrhoea is the main cause of repeated daily defecation, often with a sense of urgency.
Decreasing type (IBS-C): so as to be primarily private, defecating and defecating.
Mixed (IBS-M): Diarrhea and constipation.
3. Other symptoms:
Abdominal swelling, increased ventilation, mucous defecation, and the feeling of defecation.
Causes of morbidity
The precise reasons for IBS are not yet fully clear and are generally considered to be relevant to a number of factors:
1. Gastrointestinal kinetic anomalies: Intestine creeping too fast or too slow.
2. Increased internal body sensitivity: Increased intestinal sensitivity to normal irritation leading to abdominal pain or discomfort.
3. intestinal herbology disorders: Changes in intestinal microecological conditions may affect intestinal functions.
4. Psychological factors: Stress, anxiety and depression can exacerbate symptoms.
5. Dietary irritation: Certain foods, such as high fat, dairy products or spicy foods, may induce or aggravate symptoms.
How?
The diagnosis of IBS relies mainly on symptoms and medical history and excludes other serious diseases (e.g. inflammatory enteria, colon cancer). Doctors usually use the Roman IV diagnostic standard:
Symptoms last at least three months, including repeated abdominal pains, for at least one day per month, accompanied by at least two:
1. The symptoms of defecation are mitigated or aggravated;
2. Changes in the frequency of defecation;
3. Change in excreta.
Blood, excreta or intestinal examination may be required to remove other diseases.
Management in everyday life
Dietary regulation
Low FODMAP diet: Reduced intake of easily fermented carbohydrates (e.g. onions, garlic, beans) may alleviate symptoms.
Avoid inducing foods such as high fat foods, caffeine, carbonated beverages, dairy products (lactose intolerant).
Overeating diet fibres: especially for constipated patients, but increasing intake over time to avoid excessive abdominal swelling.
2. Psychological regulation
Learn to relieve stress: try yoga, meditation or psychological counselling.
Regularity, avoiding overwork.
Moderate exercise
Medium-intensity movements of 30 minutes per day (e.g., leaving) help promote intestinal creeping and reduce stress.
4. Drug treatment (required by a doctor)
Diarrhoea type: Use of laxatives (e.g., L.A.) or intestinal fungs.
Decreasing type: Drugs that use light laxatives (e.g., lactose) or promote intestinal wrinkles.
Abdominal abdominal pains are evident: an antidote (e.g., pepta-mmonium) can be used to relieve intestinal convulsions.
Do IBS have serious consequences?
Although IBS is a chronic disease, it does not cause cancer or other serious diseases. The main challenge for patients is to control symptoms and improve the quality of life. Through sound diagnosis and scientific management, most patients can effectively mitigate symptoms and lead normal lives.
Summary
Intestine stress syndrome is a common but complex functional disease with different symptoms that require personalized management. Dietary adjustments, psychological adjustments and the necessary medication are key to controlling symptoms. If it is suspected that it is suffering from IBS, it is recommended that medical treatment be made as early as possible in order to clearly diagnose and develop appropriate treatment programmes. Healthy lifestyles are an essential foundation for long-term management of IBS!
Intestine stress syndrome
