Do you have regular episodes of abdominal cramping or bloating?
Do you have regular constipation or diarrhoea?
Have you suffered from this problem for more than 6 months?
Has your doctor been unable to find any other cause for your symptoms?
If yes to all, then you may have IBS.
Symptoms
Abdominal cramps; bloating or swelling of the abdomen; constipation; abdominal pain and spasms often relieved by going to the toilet; diarrhoea; rumbling noises and excessive passing of wind; urgent need to visit the toilet and incontinence if a toilet is not nearby; sharp pain felt low down inside the rectum; sensation of incomplete bowel movement; needing to go to the toilet but not being able to. But patients with IBS can also suffer from the following symptoms that are not directly related to the gut: tiredness; nausea; backache; needing to pass urine frequently; lethargy; headaches; dizziness; muscle pains; indigestion; ringing in the ears; anxiety; depression These BSL health clips were produced by SignHealth with help and information from The IBS Network (now closed).
If you need further information:
- Guts UK provides expert patient information and support for digestive conditions and symptoms affecting the gut, liver and pancreas. For information, support or guidance about digestive conditions and symptoms, contact Guts UK Helpline Mon-Fri 10am-2pm on 0300 102 4887.
- Contact Us Page: https://gutscharity.org.uk/contact-us/
- Or webform: https://gutscharity.org.uk/helpline/
