What are the most common symptoms of IBS?

Most Common Symptoms of IBS

IBS can cause a wide range of unpleasant intestinal issues, including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas, and bloating. The best approach to managing common symptoms of IBS at present involves changing one’s diet, strengthening exercise habits, and decreasing stress levels.

Here are the most common symptoms of IBS:

Abdominal pain, cramping
Diarrhea, often with severe urgency
Constipation
Feeling of incomplete evacuation
Mucus in stool
Excessive bloating
Gassiness and flatulence
Heartburn and acid reflux
Indigestion
Nausea and low appetite

Possible related symptoms:

Sleep issues
Increased urination and bladder urgency
Muscle aches, back pain, headaches
Increased pain with menstruation
Hemorrhoids
Dehydration caused by repeated diarrhea and constipation
Anxiety and depression

The following symptoms are not associated with IBS and should be brought up with a physician:

Fever over 103F or 39C and/or lasting more than three days
Significant lack of appetite over several days
Unexplained weight loss
Blood in stool
Extreme fatigue
Vomiting bouts
Anemia

What is IBS? Check this article out to learn more about it.

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