Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - causes, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, pathology

What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? IBS is a condition that involves recurrent abdominal pain as well as abnormal bowel motility, which can include diarrhea and/or constipation.

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[mildlydistressed]

As a person who experienced high stress for my entire childhood (at home and at school), I developed IBS by the time I was 15. Many doctors have looked me in the eyes and have said "Stress doesn't cause it" and "You should've grown out of it by now" like dude it's beyond frustrating. Treating me like I'm over here WANTING to have to take pills in order to eat without pain.

[rainbowkitten]

Nothing worse than having a IBS flare up when you are at work/school 😭

[agreeabledeaththreat]

Imagine when an apple a day is exactly why you’re at the doctor’s.

[QSal]

Got it at 18, had it for a month and a half now, lost 40 pounds and lost my job, definitely isnt easy and is stressful

[thendomutsila]

I started experiencing the symptoms of IBS at the age of 16, I and I was in high school, it affected my mood real bad, , I would sometimes skip school or leave early, I still live with it

[tharodsta]

Stress is a cause and passing judgement on people can be emotionally frustrating not realising that no one is perfect 😊 🕊️ and the peace that surpasses understanding shall guard your heart 😊

[jasonbarton]

This was a great video that really hits the highlights with no fluff-nicely done Elsevier!

[IncelCherub]

the one and only pro about ibs is not feeling the need to eat so you highkey lose mad weight during periods of flare ups

[olereidar]

Good video. I am however surprised that you didn’t mention FODMAPs. In my experience talking to people with IBS it seems it’s more often the oligosaccharides (chains of fructose) that cause problems, rather than fructose and lactose. In addition IBS often a comorbid condition seen in as many as half of people with ADHD and half of people with chronic widespread pain syndrome (fibromyalgia). 20% of people with fibromyalgia have ADHD as well (multiple studies in different countries demonstrate this).

[tygersen]

i really cant get enough of this channel

[IncelCherub]

having a crazy stomach ache but not having to poo is something i would wish on my worst enemy because they deserve it but i dont

[Menderino]

In 2019 I got a sudden "allergic reaction" to milk products (the more they get close to liquid milk the more I have pain and other stuff, whreas if I eat cheese or butter I barely feel anything). I did the Lactose intolerance test, food allergies test, celiac test and parasites test and all of them resulted negative. Every specialist keeps telling me that it's because I'm stressed but for the life I live I really can't find a way on how to relax. I'm 22 yo.

[alismedia]

I wonder how many of us in the comments are healthcare students with IBS sitting on toilets in pain right now 😢

[geisha_live]

The video was great! I cook low FODMAP menu every single day. I have good recipes!

[sunnysunky]

Honestly, since the pathophysiology is not really well known, I think this diagnosis is given to anyone who has abdominal pain and no gastritis/PUD/ etc...

[belladvita]

IBS is a lot to do with vitamin deficiencies. Especially B1, B9 and B12 which is vital for red blood cells, hydration muscle nerve rain etc. we can show high B vitamins in tests when we are actually low. Because it only show what is in the blood not what is in the cell. If you gout bacteria is not good then everything goes down hill. Carbohydrates and fructose uses up B1 and potassium quickly hence IBS starts. It is a terrible thing .. can lead to B1 deficiency called Beriberi. Sadly unless you are an alcoholic doctors don’t believe in this. Many die because of there ignorance. Especially medication robbing your vitamins and minerals and destroying the good bacteria. Educate yourself on Thiamine -> B1 and how folate activates it so it works the hydration pump and helps clear sugar from the body … then folate also activates B12 … with these two working …. Thiamine then works the rest of the b vitamins. Along with the sodium and potassium pump for hydration and especially regulates your B12. So if it is extremely high or low it will start to function better with this in place. Get a person who understands genetics, nutrition and good gut health to help you .. as i Le Warne the hard way the hospitals and doctors don’t understand and lead me down a worse path. Stay safe. Educate yourself. Get help. 😊

[Ogaboo]

Currently having a flare up of ibs, its terrible and not only do i have those i also have nausea vomiting and weight loss. lost 13 pounds in a week. one time I had to go to the er cause I couldnt keep water down. right now I cant keep any foods down, even the ones for the diet list.

[Bob_Squared]

Very informative video! 👍 👏
I've been suffering from IBS-C since 2018. My gastroenterologist prescribed Linzess for my IBS, but I also take Levsin. I also suffer from GERD and take Prevacid for it. Unfortunately I also have autism/aspergers and anxiety disorder, which makes IBS worse. I wish one day there will be a definite cure to this gut disease.

[Dreadlock]

Watching this on the toilet at 2am trying to figure out what the fuck is going on 😂

[b.b]

Everything is excellent in ur videos, except one thing u talking so fast.