Posted by TENA/ DIAMOND on 1/11/2009, 4:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Irritable Bowel Syndrome #2"
Types and differences of IBS #3
Types and differences of IBS
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may experience some symptoms more than others. For example, some patients with IBS mainly experience diarrhea, whereas others primarily experience constipation. Approximately half of all patients with IBS alternate between the two.
Types of IBS are identified by the patient¢s predominant symptom and include:
Diarrhea-predominan t (D-IBS). Characterized by abrupt episodes of diarrhea upon waking, or during or immediately after eating. The sudden urgency to have a bowel movement may lead to unintentional soiling. Additional symptoms may include abdominal pain and bloating. Approximately 30 percent of patients with IBS are diarrhea-predominan t, according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD).
Constipation- predominant (C-IBS). Occurs when periodic constipation, and pain in the lower abdomen are the primary symptoms. Abdominal pain may be sporadic or experienced as a continuous ache, and may be relieved by having a bowel movement. Stool often contains mucus that is white or clear. Eating often triggers symptoms. Occasionally, other parts of the gastrointestinal tract may be affected in addition to or instead of the colon. Indigestion (involving bloating, gas, nausea and heartburn) may also occur. According to the IFFGD, approximately 20 percent of patients with IBS are constipation- predominant.
Alternating type (A-IBS). Alternating episodes of both diarrhea and constipation. This is the most common type of IBS.
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