Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and treatment.

Most symptoms tend to occur after exposure to irritable bowel syndrome stimuli, such as stress and psychological pressure.

The most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome:

• Stomach pain in the form of cramps or abdominal cramps, usually in the lower abdomen.
• Diarrhea, which is usually in the form of severe attacks and a sudden feeling of needing to defecate.
• Constipation, which is the most common symptom in young people with irritable bowel syndrome.
• Disturbed bowel movement.

Gas.
Bloating and feeling full and swollen in an uncomfortable way.

Treatment methods:

• Improving the diet and avoiding irritating foods, by monitoring the type of foods eaten for a certain period and noting the foods that worsened the patient’s symptoms, as the type of foods that stimulate symptoms may vary from one person to another.
• Lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity and getting enough sleep at night.
• Relaxation and learning skills to deal with psychological pressure and tension.
• Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can be relieved with herbs and non-drug treatments, such as peppermint oil, artichoke leaf extract, aloe vera, or flaxseed.