Transcript Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Ana Rodriguez Eportfolio

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ana Rodriguez
What is it?
Irritable bowel syndrome is known as IBS it
leads to abdominal pain in which includes
pain and cramping. The IBS occurs after an
infection in the intestine. It affects the bowel
symptoms and functions.
Cause of IBS
The cause of IBS is when the walls of your
intestine are lined with layers of muscles that
contract in which coordinated from having
your food move to your stomach
Symptoms
IBS symptoms has a range –each person is
different
some pain symptoms of IBS is
abdominal pain
fullness
gas
Bloating
Treatment
Lifestyle changes-excersise , improved sleep habits
Dietary Changes- avoid large meals, drinks and food
that stimulate intestine –caffeine
some mediation:
anticholinegic medication
Bisacoldyl treat constipation
Loperamide to treat diarrhea
Low doses of trycyclic antidepressants – help relieve
intestinal pain
Lubirostone for constipation symptoms