Irritable bowel syndrome

What is Irritable bowel syndrome?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects your large intestine (colon). Irritable bowel syndrome commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating gas, diarrhoea and constipation, and symptoms improve with defecation.

Questions and answers on "Irritable bowel syndrome"

My abdomin is extremely extended. I have back pain and pain from my groin radiating to my left leg. When I sit I feel a lot of pressure. It seems...

doctor1 MD

Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such symptoms are very characteristic for urinary tract stones, that is why an antibiotics does not give you any...

Read Full Thread   Ask a Doctor Now

HI

I have irritable bowel syndrome and this is the worst its ever been. For the past five days I have been have pains right below my left rib cage...

doctor1 MD

Hello and welcome to HCM.

Thank you for your query.

It appears as though you could be suffering from an aggravated episode of IBS. In such cases it...

Read Full Thread   Ask a Doctor Now

hi, i am having irritable bowel syndrome related to question
(1) i am on medication i am taking verine 200mg twice daily. my question is this...

doctor1 MD

Hello, thanks for the query to H.C.M.
Mebeverine the drug which you are taking is just for symptomatic relief.
i
Its side effects are dryness of...

Read Full Thread   Ask a Doctor Now

Recent questions on Irritable bowel syndrome


Ask Question
Doctor Image
MD

Hi, I am Dr. Andrew Rynne (Family Physician). I will be guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.

Related Drugs/Medications
Related Treatment/Therapy
Related Lab Tests
Related Medical Topics