Dr. Elinor Zhou is a gastroenterologist who provides care for general digestive disorders including colon cancer screening and prevention, GERD, dyspepsia, altered bowel habits and abdominal pain.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic condition affecting your large intestine. With IBS, the muscular contractions of your colon are abnormal. This video describes the symptoms and common treatments for IBS as well as possible factors that exacerbate it.
At The Center for Inflammatory Bowel and Colorectal Diseases at Mercy, Dr. Mary Harris and Dr. Matilda Hagan are recognized experts in treating bowel diseases. People who experience symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, turn to Drs. Harris and Hagan for treatment options.
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder in which the bowel does not function properly. Normally the intestine muscles contract and relax in a coordinated rhythm to move food through the digestive system. With IBS, the contractions may be stronger or last longer either forcing food through the system more quickly, which causes gas, bloating, and diarrhea, or slowing the food passage causing constipation.
Irritable bowel syndrome:
Irritable bowel syndrome occurs more in women than men. Common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome include:
People experiencing abdominal pain lasting at least 12 weeks, but not necessarily consecutively, should see a doctor specializing in digestive disease to determine if they have IBS.
A hydrogen breath test can be used to help diagnose IBS. To rule out other conditions, the following tests can be conducted:
Irritable bowel syndrome treatment focuses on lifestyle changes that include:
A 2020 TOP DOC Dr. Paul Thuluvath leads a team of gastroenterology specialists in Baltimore, Maryland, who help patients find the best treatment options for digestive diseases and liver conditions.
After feeling ill on New Years Eve, Barbara had a screening that revealed a cancerous tumor in her colon.