{"id":1746,"date":"2018-05-09T09:34:13","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T09:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?p=1746"},"modified":"2021-10-05T06:57:37","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T06:57:37","slug":"10-irritable-bowel-syndrome-symptoms-indicating-you-need-a-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/10-irritable-bowel-syndrome-symptoms-indicating-you-need-a-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms Indicating You Need a Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are tons of jokes about IBS out there, but you should know that it\u2019s a very serious condition that can result in much more serious health conditions including infection in the gut, repeated heartburn, and just about the worst kind of stomach pain you can imagine.<\/p>\n

IBS affects thousands of people all over the world, and many people think that they can just ignore the symptoms for the most part and move on with their lives \u2013 but this doesn\u2019t happen to be the case with most, and if you ignore the symptoms for an entire lifetime you will eventually ensure that you are much worse off in the long run than if you were to have sought treatment at the right time. Here are 11 irritable bowel syndrome symptoms that might point to the fact that you should be getting treatment. Do any of the symptoms on this list sound familiar to you?<\/p>\n

1. Repeated Heartburn<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s talk about just what IBS is and what it does to the body in the long run. IBS is a condition that most commonly causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines \u2013 and from what we know from research so far, IBS is a completely treatable condition that can be taken care of with the right amount of changes t your daily routine and a few simple tricks to keep the heartburn at bay \u2013 like avoiding spicy foods as a whole so that it doesn\u2019t trigger an attack of IBS when you eat anything.<\/p>\n

Repeated heartburn<\/a> can be a symptom of IBS that points to the fact that you should be making some severe changes to your health and diet, or it could point to the fact that you could be making some well-needed changes to your diet if you want to make sure that you stay healthy for a very long time to come.<\/p>\n

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2. Stomach Pain<\/h3>\n

IBS is a condition that primarily affects the stomach, the lining around the stomach, and the intestines<\/a> \u2013 and if you have IBS, then you can expect to be dealing with a severe amount of discomfort, swelling, and stomach pain in that general area at the same time. This can in itself be a symptom of IBS that means you should go to your doctor for treatment immediately, especially if the stomach and swelling have been going for a very long time, or if you know that you suffer from IBS as it is.<\/p>\n

Just so that you know, stomach pain is almost always indicative of some serious health issues if you can\u2019t find the cause for it elsewhere and fi the problem persists for too long. There are many home remedies for stomach pain, though we would recommend a hot compress on the stomach for the pain and swelling until you are able to see your doctor.<\/p>\n

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\"\"3. Urges to Defecate<\/h3>\n

IBS<\/a> is shorthand for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and pretty much most of what it really does to you and your body is right there in the name: The main thing that IBS does to the body is caused irritation and inflammation of the stomach lining and digestive tract, and this in itself is what gives rise to the next symptom that we\u2019re mentioning here.<\/p>\n

Many people who suffer from IBS find that they have the almost immediate urge to eat the moment that they are done eating \u2013 and this can be a sure sign that you should have yourself checked out for IBS immediately since it\u2019s very likely that this sudden urge to defecate is because your bowels and stomach are becoming inflamed right after you eat. It goes without saying that this sudden urge to defecate can also be embarrassing when it happens at the wrong times: Nobody wants to suddenly go to the bathroom in the middle of a board meeting.<\/p>\n

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\"\"4. Diarrhea<\/h3>\n

If you are experiencing a general urge to defecate or any kind of difficulty with defecating, then you should consider speaking to your doctor even if you do not expect that you have IBS or any of the other diseases that can cause more or less the same thing. If you are suffering from diarrhea that seems to have no apparent cause \u2013 for example, if it cannot be traced back to the food you have eaten, then it is likely that you are instead suffering from diarrhea<\/a> because of different reasons.<\/p>\n

And this reason could very well be the fact that you are suffering from IBS all along and have had no idea. Visit your doctor and mention which symptoms you have experienced so far; your doctor will be more than happy to point you in the right direction of medication that will settle your stomach: Remember that long-term untreated diarrhea can be more than just dangerous, it can be fatal to your health.<\/p>\n

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\"\"5. Stomach Ulcers<\/h3>\n

IBS causes repeated inflammation and irritation to the bowels and to the stomach muscles; this goes hand in hand with a range of other issues that can also affect your digestive system in a very negative way including suddenly developing stomach ulcers<\/a>. This can be an indication of IBS directly, and you might have been aggravating this condition without even realizing it by doing things like continuing to consume unhealthy, fatty foods just because you consider it to be quick. What if you have a stomach ulcer?<\/p>\n

Stomach ulcers will cause a fair amount of pain in the stomach and lower back, and this will usually become worse if you eat anything that can be considered spicy. Dairy is another ingredient that can very well trigger an attack if you\u2019re sensitive to some of the ingredients and should be avoided if you have an ulcer or suspect that you might be developing one. We know that stomach ulcers can be brought under control.<\/p>\n

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6. Affects Appetite<\/h3>\n

We would guess at the fact that it\u2019s more or less a given that if you suffer from a sort of inflammatory bowel disease that you will be rushing to the nearest bathroom wherever you stop at the nearest truck stop; you\u2019ll also know that if you have IBS, it will also eventually start to affect your appetite<\/a> in a negative way \u2013 and the reasons here go far above simply being about money.<\/p>\n

If you have IBS, it\u2019s very likely that your appetite will be affected \u2013 and you might decide that it\u2019s way more likely to eat a rock than it is to get hungry. Here, make an appointment with your doctor to find out what they can do that will help you when it comes to teaching yourself to eat even when your appetite isn\u2019t playing along. If you can mix any of the symptoms on here and it feels like you, you should make an appointment with your doctor next who should be able to work out a professional and balanced meal plan.<\/p>\n

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7. Internal Bleeding<\/h3>\n

We\u2019re almost thankful to mention that this is a symptom that is believed to happen only in more advanced cases of IBS where the syndrome has gone untreated for a long period of time; and this symptom can be directly related to many other symptoms that you have been experiencing that are related to IBS, including stomach ulcers and the accompanying stomach pain and digestive upset \u2013 but you will almost certainly know if you have developed internal bleeding<\/a>, even if it is only a little bit and associated with a small tear or fissure inside the body.<\/p>\n

If you are spotting any blood where it shouldn\u2019t be including in bowel movements, then you should get yourself to the doctor immediately so that they can take a closer look at what\u2019s going on inside of you. If you think that you might have IBS, also mention this to your doctor along with any other symptoms that you are experiencing.<\/p>\n

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8. Gas<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve already told you a lot about just how IBS can affect the body\u2019s internal workings, and some of the symptoms here might have come as a surprise to you: But we guarantee you that the next symptom is almost no surprise, especially if you consider that it is primarily a syndrome that affects the body\u2019s digestive tract.<\/p>\n

Another symptom of IBS that affects most sufferers is the production and release of excessive gas<\/a> in the body \u2013 yes, this means that IBS is very likely to make you fart, and more likely to make you fart even more if you are experiencing the symptoms of current inflammation in your bowels. Yes, there are a few things that your doctor can give you in order to get rid of the associated gas: Make an appointment with your doctor and find out more. Remember that almost no issue is too embarrassing or gruesome for a doctor to deal with.<\/p>\n

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9. Nausea<\/h3>\n

Nausea<\/a> is one of the most common symptoms that are associated with any kind of condition that affects the stomach and digestive tract and common nausea that happens to you so many times that it almost becomes a chronic condition could very well be indicative that you are struggling from IBS and might not even know it, to begin with. If you are struggling with severe bouts of nausea after eating, you should get your health checked out immediately \u2013 this can indicate many things and not all of them are IBS; it can be related to the food you eat or it might go away if you change your diet and switch to a more healthy lifestyle in general.<\/p>\n

But you should never self-diagnose yourself with any illness. If you are experiencing nausea on a regular basis, it could be a sign that something is very wrong \u2013 and any signs like this indicate that you need to make an appointment with your doctor sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

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10. Constipation<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve already told you that the symptoms of IBS will include that you will have frequent digestive and stomach upsets \u2013 it is a disorder that mostly affects the digestive system and that\u2019s where it manifests. And we\u2019ve already mentioned that diarrhea can be a frequent sign of the disease \u2013 but did you know that IBS can also result in the opposite happening to you? Severe and frequent constipation ins a sign that there is something seriously wrong with your health and that you might need to get it checked out.<\/p>\n

Usually, your doctor will recommend some small changes to your diet that will take care of constipation<\/a> \u2013 and you might need to take a laxative if you are experiencing a severe bout of constipation for which nothing else has helped. If you are able to combine some of the symptoms that we have already mentioned on this list then you should get it checked out: It could be IBS.<\/p>\n\r\n

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