Question: What are some of the common irritable bowel syndrome symptoms?

Answer: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms can be mild to severe. In fact many people will have such minor symptoms they do not seek medical attention for their IBS. If you do experience symptoms you may only experience one of them or you may experience all of them.

Common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome include the following:

• Abdominal pain
• Cramping
• A Bloated feeling
• Gas
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Feeling of incomplete voiding after a bowel movement

The above symptoms are not all inclusive. Some patients may only have one symptom while others may experience all of the symptoms at different times.

Many people are embarrassed to discuss these symptoms with their doctor, but it may be important to do so. At times there can be a serious underlying medical condition that is causing your symptoms. In this case you may not have Irritable Bowel Syndrome at all, but something that can be treated immediately.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic disease, but it can be managed in many cases with a change in diet, increasing your daily fiber intake, and reducing the stress in your life.

If you are experiencing Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms then the best thing you can do for yourself is to go and see your physician.