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For several years, Kimberly, has been suffering from constant stomach cramps and irregular bowel movement. She attributed this to stress of her job. However, when the symptoms started interfering with her daily life and social activities, she knew it was high time to go see a doctor. For weeks, booking appointments and searching for a suitable specialist overwhelmed her until she discovered Cellmaflex. Through Cellmaflex, without any phone calls, Kimberly made an online appointment with a gastroenterologist and received automatic reminders that kept her focused for her intended care.
This blog delves into what Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is, its prevalence, IBS symptoms, types, causes, diagnosis and the available treatment options.
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a term for a group of symptoms that affect your digestive system. This is, in fact, a common but rather awkward gastrointestinal disease or medical condition affecting your intestines.
Symptoms in people with IBS vary from pain in the abdomen and cramping to diarrhoea or constipation and it alternates frequently. With IBS you may also have diarrhoea, constipation, or an alternating type of pattern where it switches back and forth. IBS does not cause damage in your GI (gastrointestinal) tract, nor does it increase the risk of worse problems like colon cancer. Instead, it is one chronic condition that most people can keep under control through changing their habits and what they eat, taking medications and receiving behavioral therapy.
Females are at about twice the risk of suffering from IBS compared to men and most females’ symptoms worsen around the time of menstruation. The National Institute of Health states that the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome is around 11% worldwide as of 2023, based on different clinical criteria used for diagnosis.
There are three categories of IBS. Researchers classify IBS based on how your stools look on days when you are having symptom flare-ups. Most people with IBS have normal bowel movements some days and abnormal ones on others. The abnormal days explain what type of IBS you have.
The differences are important as certain treatments only work for specific types of IBS.
IBS may appear with frequent symptoms or symptoms may occur during flare-ups. In other words, you do not always have symptoms. Rather, symptoms may stop occurring (and you’ll again have normal bowel movements). At other times, symptoms will recur.
IBS symptoms are:
The definite etiology of IBS is not determined, but some possible causes that can be connected with its development are as follows:
There is no test for diagnosing IBS. Therefore, diagnosis relies mainly on:
IBS has no known cure. However, there are some options that are used to manage their symptoms. These include:
Cellmaflex is an all-in-one digital healthcare hub for the patients. With Cellmaflex, an IBS patient can sign up free and easily find a suitable gastroenterologist or digestive health expert. In one click, patients can browse through the directory of the specialists they can see, check the availability of their preferred doctors, and even book appointments online without having to make any calls or waste hours in waiting rooms.
Direct results of the tests can be accessed by the patients, and they may access test results anywhere at any time. In addition, patients can locate pharmacies nearest to them through Cellmaflex. This ensures prompt availability of various medications and supplements that may aid in better management of IBS.
Continuous, timely intervention and real access to healthcare professionals form the important aspects of IBS management. Cellmaflex empowers patients to take charge of their health with smooth appointment scheduling, rapid viewing of test results, and even hassle-free coordination with specialists for the required care. Cellmaflex provides patients with the support they need every step of their journey.
Book an appointment through Cellmaflex today to start your IBS care journey!
Disclaimer: Please note that the information is strictly for informative purposes. It is not intended to be used in lieu of professional medical advice, inclusive of diagnosis or treatment. It is strongly advised that you seek a doctor’s medical advice on any treatment or medical condition that you learn about.
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