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Pain-predominant IBS

Pain-predominant IBS: Introduction

Pain-predominant IBS: It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any organic cause. IBS may be associated with pain disorders. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pain-predominant IBS is available below.

Symptoms of Pain-predominant IBS

• Patient usually presents with regular symptoms of IBS but the main focus of attention is the pain. The pain is often so severe that it disables the patient from proper functioning. It can last as short as a few days, to as long as many years.
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Causes of Pain-predominant IBS

• This disorder often occurs after an accident or during an illness that has caused genuine pain, which then takes a life of its own
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More information about causes of Pain-predominant IBS:

• Underlying causes of Pain-predominant IBS

Treatments for Pain-predominant IBS

• Dietary modifications
• Soluble fiber improves global symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and also reduces pain
• Stool softeners
• Laxatives
• Antispasmodics
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Pain-predominant IBS

Medical research articles related to Pain-predominant IBS include:

• The efficacy of antidepressants and various psychotherapies as adjunctive treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Prognosis for Pain-predominant IBS

Prognosis for Pain-predominant IBS: IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients. But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue and other symptoms, and it increases a patient's medical costs,and contributes to work absenteeism.

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