Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms & Signs (IBS, Spastic Colon)

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Alternate Names : IBS, Spastic Colon

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What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome may include:

abdominal distress that is often relieved with a bowel movement

bloating, or feeling like the stomach is inflated

excess gas

changes in stool. Some people with IBS may have painful, loose stools, or diarrhea, while others may have painful hard stools, or constipation. Some people may alternate between diarrhea and constipation.

the sensation that there is still more stool in the bowel immediately following a bowel movement

mucus in the stool

anxiety, frustration, or depression

nausea

headache

fatigue

chest pain

heartburn

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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