Causes of Diarrhea: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a condition which can cause diarrhea.
Symptoms of IBS
The exact cause of IBS is not fully understood. For some, IBS can be aggravated by stress or certain foods and can result in frequent acute diarrhea.13
IBS symptoms vary from person to person and depend on the kind of IBS.13
Some symptoms that may occur in people with IBS include:
Cramp-like abdominal pain
Fullness and bloating
Flatulence
Passing mucus as well as stools
Feeling like you haven’t completely emptied your system
If you think you may have IBS, see your healthcare professional for diagnosis and appropriate medication.14
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Frequent acute diarrhea?
Find out ways you can help to manage it and get back in control. If symptoms worsen or last more than two days, contact your healthcare professional.