Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Symptoms

When a number of symptoms occur together, they characterise irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These symptoms are listed below:

• Sharp, dull or cramping pain or discomfort in the abdomen
• Change in the frequency of stools
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Relief from IBS discomfort or pain after a bowel movement
• Urgency to pass stools
• Feeling of incomplete evacuation
• Abdominal bloating or a feeling of fullness
• Associated symptoms could be acidity, lack of sleep, headaches, fatigue and sexual dysfunction