Best Doctors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment in Karimnagar

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a group of clinical symptoms that affects gastric system, particularly bowel movements. It is characterized by presence of epigastric pain, bloating, episodes of alternating or prolonged diarrhea and constipation, difficulty with emptying of the stools. IBS is of three types based on the dominant clinical presentation such as IBS-C (Constipation), IBS-D (Diarrhea) and IBS-M (Mixed). Dysmotility, visceral hypersensitivity, gastric infections, chronic stress and food intolerance may cause the IBS. A gastroenterologist may conduct various clinical investigations such as blood test, fecal occult test, hydrogen breath test and diagnostic studies such as sigmoidoscopy or upper endoscopy to rule out differential diagnoses. The treatment regimen include dietary modifications such as FODMAP diet with increased fiber content, supplements like Metamucil, stool softeners, avoidance of dairy or gluten based products. Regular follow-ups with concerned specialist with home based monitoring of bowel habits may help in further management of the condition.