About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS is a functional bowel disorder causing abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in stool pattern, often triggered by stress or certain foods.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms
- abdominal pain
- bloating
- diarrhea
- constipation
- mucus in stool
Common causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- gut sensitivity
- stress
- food triggers
- post-infection changes
Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment options
- See a doctor for blood in stool, weight loss, fever, anemia, nighttime symptoms, or new symptoms after age 50.
Safe home care for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- food diary
- stress management
- regular meals
- avoid trigger foods
Emergency signs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Lab tests for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Fecal Calprotectin
Stool inflammation marker used in bowel disease assessment.
From Rs. 5,850
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Ultrasound Abdomen
Abdominal ultrasound scan.
From Rs. 3,150
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Anti GBM
Goodpasture syndrome marker.
From Rs. 5,850
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Lupus Anticoagulant
Antiphospholipid syndrome screening test.
From Rs. 5,850
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Ascitic Fluid Routine Examination
Routine analysis of abdominal fluid.
From Rs. 1,620