{"id":1424,"date":"2019-07-17T21:08:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T21:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/?page_id=1424"},"modified":"2021-08-23T12:13:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T12:13:40","slug":"irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/digestive-problems\/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs\/","title":{"rendered":"Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Irritable Bowel Syndrome often referred to as IBS, is a common condition that affects the digestive system.<\/p>\n
The characteristic symptoms of IBS include stomach cramps, diarrhoea, constipation and bloating. Symptoms can come and go over time and last up to months at a time.<\/p>\n
IBS currently has no cure, no exact cause and is usually a lifelong problem. However, diet changes and medication can often help to control your symptoms.<\/p>\n
You are likely to have IBS if:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.105″]Less common symptoms include:<\/p>\n
If you are experiencing the symptoms above and think that you may have IBS, we recommend that you call Ahmeys to book an appointment.<\/p>\n
One of our experts can check for IBS and conduct tests to confirm a diagnosis and rule out any other problems.<\/p>\n
Call to make an urgent appointment with Ahmeys <\/span>if:<\/p>\n These severe symptoms could indicate that you have a more serious condition and it is important to see a healthcare expert to review your symptoms.<\/p>\n The exact cause of IBS is unknown. It has been linked to food passing through the gut too quickly or slowly, stress, a family history of IBS and potentially oversensitive nerves in your gut.<\/p>\n If you are concerned that you may have IBS, call Ahmeys to book an appointment with one of our experts to discuss your symptoms and potential treatments.<\/p>\n An expert at Ahmeys will review your symptoms and potentially recommend one of the following tests:<\/p>\n Once one of our experts has assessed you, they will discuss treatment options with you. Treatment may also depend on the results of any potential diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n An Ahmeys expert may be able to diagnose you with IBS based on your symptoms, how often you experience them when you have them (for example, after eating certain foods), and how long you have had symptoms.<\/p>\n One of our experts at Ahmeys may also: Irritable Bowel Movement (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome often referred to as IBS, is a common condition that affects the digestive system. The characteristic symptoms of IBS include stomach cramps, diarrhoea, constipation and bloating. Symptoms can come and go over time and last up to months at a time. IBS currently has no cure, no exact […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1431,"parent":1372,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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How to manage your symptoms?<\/h2>\n
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How to manage diarrhoea symptoms?<\/h2>\n
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How to manage constipation symptoms?<\/h2>\n
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