Keterangan
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder. It affects the large intestine and causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. Symptoms of IBS include bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. It is a chronic condition that requires long-term management. The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but factors like diet, stress, and genetics may play a role.
A healthy diet is crucial for managing IBS symptoms. High-fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help regulate bowel movements. Certain foods may trigger IBS symptoms, such as spicy foods, caffeine, and fatty foods. Keeping a food diary can help identify trigger foods. Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated is important for managing IBS.
Regular exercise can help relieve IBS symptoms by reducing stress and promoting healthy digestion. Stress management techniques like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can be beneficial for IBS. FODMAPs are certain types of carbohydrates that can trigger IBS symptoms.
The low FODMAP diet involves avoiding high FODMAP foods and gradually reintroducing them to identify triggers.
Ringkasan
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder characterized by abnormal bowel function without identifiable structural disease. Patients typically experience abdominal pain, often associated with defecation and altered bowel habits, presenting as either constipation or diarrhea. Affecting a significant portion of the general population, IBS can be a frustrating condition for both patients and clinicians due to its elusive nature and lack of definitive diagnostic markers.
- Coexisting conditions like non-ulcer dyspepsia, chronic fatigue syndrome, dysmenorrhea, and fibromyalgia are frequently observed alongside IBS. While psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, and stress can exacerbate symptoms in some patients, they are not the sole cause. Hormonal imbalances, particularly involving serotonin, play a crucial role in IBS pathophysiology, impacting intestinal motility and sensitivity.
- IBS is characterized by low-grade inflammation and immune activation within the gut, often undetected by routine tests. Increased mast cells and altered central nervous system processing of visceral pain contribute to the varied and intense symptoms experienced by patients. Alterations in the intestinal microbiome and food intolerances can also trigger or worsen IBS symptoms, although broad dietary restrictions are generally discouraged.
- Diagnosis primarily relies on symptom-based criteria, such as the Rome criteria, which require recurrent abdominal pain associated with defecation or changes in bowel frequency or consistency. Investigations are typically reserved for patients with alarm symptoms, such as weight loss, rectal bleeding, or a family history of colon cancer, to rule out other underlying conditions. Routine blood tests and endoscopic procedures often yield normal results.
- Management of IBS is multifaceted and focuses on symptom relief rather than a cure. This includes patient education, dietary modifications based on individual triggers, and pharmacological interventions such as amitriptyline, lubiprostone, and rifaximin. In some cases, cognitive behavioral therapy or psychiatric consultation may be considered, although their effectiveness can vary. The overarching goal is to improve the patient's quality of life by addressing their specific symptoms and concerns.
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Dr. Bhavin Vasavada
Consultant Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon Shalby Multispeciality Hospital, Gujarat
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