Irritable bowel syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur together, including repeated pain in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movements, which may be diarrhea, constipation, or both.

What is the Pathology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

The pathology of irritable bowel syndrome is:

-Etiology: The cause of irritable bowel syndrome is a bacteria or a virus

-Genes involved: None.

-Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to irritable bowel syndrome Altered gastrointestinal motility, visceral hypersensitivity, post infectious reactivity, brain-gut interactions, alteration in fecal micro flora, bacterial overgrowth, food sensitivity, carbohydrate malabsorption, and intestinal inflammation all have been implicated in the pathogenesis of IBS

-Histology: The histology associated with irritable bowel syndrome shows increase in mucosal T-lymphocytes.

How does Irritable Bowel Syndrome Present?

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome typically in women present at under age 50 years. The symptoms, features, and clinical findings associated with irritable bowel syndrome include: cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both.

How is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnosed?

Disease in sentence case is diagnosed by blood tests, stool tests, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy.

How is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treated?

Irritable bowel syndrome is treated by Alosetron, Eluxadoline, Rifaximin, Lubiprostone, and Linaclotide.

What is the Prognosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

The prognosis of irritable bowel syndrome is not good. IBS tends to last a lifetime and the symptoms often come and go.