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Constipation and IBS


Constipation and IBS

Constipation is one of the major characteristics that are related to IBS. There are several reasons why constipation may be occurring, which is either part of the syndrome or can be factored into a different problem. Knowing whether constipation is a result of IBS is important to determine soon after the symptoms begin to occur. This will help you in deciding the right treatments to get to put your digestive tract back in place.

Knowing why you have constipation is the first step in determining whether it is related to IBS or not. For example, constipation may be a result of not having the right amounts of dietary needs. You can change this by adding fiber and liquids to your diet. Exercise is also known to help with relieving constipation. Beyond this, are several other factors that may be causing constipation and problems with your digestive tract.

Serious illnesses may also result in constipation, which are not directly linked to IBS. Diabetes, for example, can easily cause problems in your digestive tract. There also may be more serious problems and diseases that are directly related to your colon. Things such as colonic strictures are common in causing constipation. If you are uncertain about why you are constipated, you should check with your doctor to make sure that you don’t have one of these more serious diseases.

In relation to IBS, constipation will occur as a result of the nerves and muscles not obtaining the right control. This will then cause an imbalance in the straining and releasing of the intestine and colon area. If you have had certain symptoms for twelve or more weeks out of the year, it will be defined as IBS. There are several symptoms used to determine whether this is related to IBS. This will include the types of bowel movements that are used to complete the digestive process. These will be different than what is known as functional constipation.

IBS constipation will differ from functional constipation in several factors. First, it will often be accompanied by abdominal pain. Depending on the individual, it may also include problems with diarrhea as well. One type of symptom may be dominant over the other, or both could be equal problems. The appearance and frequency of the stool will also differ from functioning constipation. With IBS, you will feel relieved after complete digestion, while functioning constipation will not have the same result. If you are unsure whether your digestion is off from IBS, you can have tests from a doctor that will provide the right symptoms in relation to the digestion.

Knowing whether the problems with your digestive tract are related to IBS or another syndrome is important when finding a cure for the problem. There are several ways that you can define constipation as is related to IBS. If it doesn’t have the certain characteristics, then it could be the cause of a different type of syndrome or problem. This, as well, should be examined by a doctor with the proper treatment to help relieve the problem.


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