Irritable bowel syndrome, which is actually one of the most common disorders of the digestive tract, is a chronic condition affecting a person's bowel. Although this type of disorder is pretty common, especially in countries such as America, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, some people still do not seem to know when they have IBS, and sometimes simply overlook its symptoms and leave it untreated.

Although a lot of people believe IBS to be psychological disorder, it is actually not, but rather, it is a physical disorder which mainly affects the large intestines, or the bowel. The bowel is responsible for storing or making stool, which are waste products that pass through the digestive system. This digestive disorder can develop at any age, but is usually first experienced between the ages of 15 and 40. Although there is no cure for IBS yet, there are ways and treatments that effectively control and eliminate the different symptoms that people with IBS may experience. It is important for people to be aware of IBS symptoms before attempting any form of treatment, especially since the symptom that they may be experiencing may not necessarily connected to IBS.

One of the symptoms of IBS is that people experiencing it can either have diarrhea or constipation. These symptoms usually are experienced by people with severe IBS, which is also accompanied by severe pain in the abdominal region. People who experience diarrhea usually get the urge to open their bowels, especially after eating meals, usually during breakfasts. Their stools usually have very watery and loose consistency, sometimes with small amounts of mucus-like substances. The person's bowel movement may be very loose, making the person feel that he or she needs to use the stool every once in a while since the food particles passes too quickly through the digestive system, at least faster than normal.

People who experience the other symptom, which is constipation, experience the exact opposite of those who experience diarrhea. Their bowel movements usually are very constricted, making it very difficult for them to loosen their bowels. Their stools usually are hard and pellet-like in consistency. People who experience this may sometimes feel that they have not completely emptied their bowels after they have finished. This is due to the fact that food particles pass too slowly through the digestive system, making it difficult for them to empty their bowels.

Another more common symptom of IBS is abdominal pain, which is usually experienced by women in higher frequency, especially during their menstrual cycle. The pain can get mild or severe at times, and can recur during the day, especially at night.

Other symptoms include nausea, back and groin pain, depression, vomiting and indigestion, bloated abdomen, excess wind, even disturbed sleep due to constantly urinating.

These symptoms may be experienced by other people who may not necessarily have IBS, so it is important to consult with your doctor first before taking any form of treatment to address it.

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