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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) - Coggle Diagram
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)
Common disorder that affects the large intestine.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Cramping/bloating
Changes in appearance of bowel movement
Abdominal pain
Changes in how often you are having a bowel movement
Diarrhea at night
Rectal bleeding
Weight loss
Iron deficiency anemia
Unexplained vomiting
CAUSES
Abnormal nervous system
Severe infection
Muscle contraction in the intestine
Early life stress
Changes in gut microbes
Stress
Food
RISK FACTORS
Family history
Mental health issues
Female
Young
COMPLICATIONS
Poor quality of life
Mood disorders
TREATMENT
Eat high fiber food
Drink enough water
Exercise regularly
Anticholinergic medications
Anti-diarrheal medications
Laxatives
Diagnosis
Colonoscopy
XRay/CT scan
Type of IBS
Upper endoscopy
Rome criteria
Breath test for bacterial growth
Stool test
Lactose intolerance test
