[2015] samantha thomas: Irriatable Bowel Movement

Sign/Symptoms cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Timnit & Sabrina

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Treatment 1.Eliminating high- gas foods2.Eliminating Gluten3. Taking fiber supplements such as psyllium with fluids

Causes1. Stress and psychological issues such as anxiety/depression2. Hormonal changes such as during the menstrual cycle

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PrognosisIBS may be a lifelong condition. For some people, symptoms are disabling and interfere with work,travel,and social activities. Symptoms often get better with treatment

Prevention1. Finding ways to deal with stress may help prevent or ease symptoms2. Increasing fiber intake by 2-3 grams a day

Work Cited 1. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome/basics/prevention/con-200245782. http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/irritable-bowel-syndrome.html#c3. http://www.webmd.com/ibs/guide/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-symptoms

statistical data 1. Up to 20 percent of U.S. adults have IBS 2. More likely to get IBS- Women, People younger than 50 (IBS usually begins before age 35), and People with a family member who has IBS

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