![]() ![]() spasm, which causes painful abdominal cramps and gas to become trapped in the intestine causing bloating. The muscles may also contract suddenly and very strongly, i.e. Or the muscles may contract and relax more slowly than normal so that too much water is absorbed, which results in hard stools, i.e. In IBS, the muscles may relax and contract more rapidly than normal so that less water is absorbed, which results in soft and watery stools, i.e. Normally, intestinal wall muscles relax and contract (tighten) automatically to push food and waste through the intestine so that water and nutrients can be absorbed by the body. What is known is that the condition involves disruption in the normal movement of the muscles in the outer wall of the intestine. Functional bowel syndrome, nervous colon, spastic colon, and irritable colon are other names for IBS. The condition tends to appear when people are young or middle-aged (before age 45 years), rather than later in life, and affects twice as many women as men. It is important, however, to get a proper diagnosis so that more serious illnesses (such as bowel cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases) that cause similar symptoms can be ruled out. IBS is unpleasant and bothersome but does not result in lasting damage to the intestinal tissues or increase the risk of bowel cancer. It is a group of symptoms that occur together and which require long-term management. However, it has been estimated that IBS affects about 7% of New Zealanders. IBS appears to be a relatively common condition but exactly how common is not known due to difficulty in diagnosing the disorder and because few people (only 1 in 20) go to see a doctor because of the symptoms. In many cases, this can be achieved by managing diet, lifestyle, and stress. There is no cure for IBS so the aim of treatment is to control symptoms. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and alternating constipation and diarrhoea. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the small and large intestine (bowel). ![]()
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