Best Doctors for Ibs in Adults Treatment in Karimnagar

IBS is also known as irritable bowel syndrome in medical terminology and is a gastrointestinal disorder. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain, constipation, loose stools, abdominal distension due to gas and excessive flatulence. The exact cause is not known but some of the causes which might cause IBS are bacterial infections, food intolerance, certain foods and stress. Investigations a gastro enterologist might suggest to rule out are basic blood investigations, stool test, hydrogen breath test, ultrasound, endoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. There is no particular therapy for IBS whereas patients would be advised to manage stress, change their food habits like limiting the usage of diary products, avoiding gluten, increase the fiber intake, staying hydrated. Certain medications like antidepressants, laxatives and probiotics might also be suggested for the patients. In some cases, consulting a therapist and opting for hypnotherapy and behavioral therapy might also be suggested.