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Is going to the restroom causing you trouble? You might have mixed irritable bowel syndrome

About:

Mixed irritable bowel syndrome is the condition when the stools passed by the patients vary diversely between being watery and being hard in short durations of time.
Approximately 10-15% of the populace in developed nations suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. [2]

-- Requires a medical diagnosis
-- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
-- Chronic can last for years or be lifelong
-- Treatment can help, but this condition canâ€™t be cured

Diverse factors can cause this disease, some include food sensitivity, stress, lifestyle problems, genetic factors, gut disorders, etc. Some factors may activate this disease such as a stressful life event.
Ages affected Between 0 and 13: Less often; Between 14 and 60: Predominant; 60 and above: More often.

Symptoms

Requires a medical diagnosis:
Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, bloating, constipation, urgency for bowel movements, etc.

People may experience:
Pain areas in the abdomen
Pain types can be repetitive in the abdomen
Gastrointestinal change in bowel habits, indigestion, passing excessive
amounts of gas, diarrhea, constipation, etc.
Abdominal discomfort or cramping
Also common depression, anxiety, loss of appetite

Treatments

Self-care:
People who are suffering from this disease should implement a high-fiber diet in their lifestyle, concentrate on reducing stress and perform meditation, yoga or other physical or aerobic activities.

Medications:
Medicines usually prescribed by doctors for mixed IBS are laxatives (for constipation), etc.

Specialists:
Gastroenterologists at mfine should be the first you should consult if you suffer from mixed irritable bowel syndrome, for great treatment and quick healing. Talk to us at www.mfine.co.