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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a very common condition that affects 10-20% of the general population.  It presents with abdominal pain and irregular bowel habits (e.g. constipation, diarrhea).  Bloating, gassiness, and urgency are accompanying symptoms, which can cause awkward social situations.  Therapy is largely dietary, with elimination of certain foods and the addition of fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics.  Antibiotics and other medications may offer relief.
  • 19-year-old woman with recurrent abdominal pain

    A 19-year-old woman is a first-year college student who has been experiencing recurrent abdominal pain for several years. She reports irregular bowel habits and feeling bloated after meals. She denies weight loss and is otherwise healthy.  A colonoscopy performed last year was normal, but she feels debilitated in social situations and seeks further advice.

Irritable bowel syndrome normally responds to dietary modification, by substituting calorically dense and processed food with fiber-rich and whole food. Simple measures, like steaming vegetables and pealing fruit, may help alleviate symptoms. Treatment of bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine may help with gassiness and bloating.  Probiotics and prebiotics are helpful in achieving bowel regularity and enhancing digestive function.

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