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What exactly is IBS ?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder affecting the intestine. IBS involves problems with motility (movement of digested food through the intestines) and sensitivity (how the brain interprets signals from the intestinal nerves), leading to abdominal pain, changes in bowel patterns and other symptoms. 

There are different types of IBS which are worth noting:

IBS-C: with predominant constipation

Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation is a condition that can significantly impact the quality of life of those affected. Constipation occurs when digested food moves slowly through the digestive tract and as a result, stools become hard, dry, and difficult to pass.

IBS-D: with predominant diarrhea

Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea has diarrhea as the primary symptom. People with IBS-D experience frequent abdominal pain and watery bowel movements, and, on occasion, loss of bowel control. 

IBS-M: IBS Mixed

Irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits is just as the name suggests, neither diarrhea nor constipation is the predominant symptom. People with IBS-M experience both the symptoms of IBS-D and IBS-C.

What are the common symptoms of IBS ?

Everyone who suffers from IBS will experience it differently. In general, symptoms include:

Tips and tricks to get relief

IBS is a chronic condition, but that doesn’t mean that your symptoms have to go untreated.

Seek help from your healthcare professional

If you are suffering from constipation and you have IBS, please seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

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Occasional constipation is a common condition with a wide range of possible causes. We know how unpredictable and frustrating constipation can be, so we are here to help identify the possible causes and teach you how to address them.