Irritable Bowel Syndrome Questions

1. Can irritable bowel syndrome affect CEA levels?

   Irritable bowel syndrome can affect Carcinoembroyonic Antigen levels. This is due to CEA being a tumor that will originate in the gastrointestinal tract. With more use of the bowels there would be more increased blood to the gastrointestinal tract and will give the cancer more cells to work with...
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2. Can irritable bowel syndrome cause lower back pain?

   Absolutely. Anything that creates gas in your stomach or intestines can cause bloating, and this can put pressure on your spinal column and the nerves of your lower back, creating pain for you. This can usually be relieved quickly in many people with something like Rolaids or an acid reducer tablet...
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3. Is there a connection between hives and irritable bowel...

   I have had hives in the middle of an acute IBS attack. I am sitting on the throne with a cramping stomach and after about ten minutes I start to itch on my neck, legs, stomach and back. The itchy bumps break out all over and remain for a couple days. This has happened on several occasions...
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4. What is the difference between irritable bowel syndrome and...

   Even though irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis are very similar in symptoms they have very different causes and medical treatments. Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is defined as a functional gut disorder and is not a disease at all. IBS can be best treated with a diet change by incorporating high fiber into a persons diet...
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5. Is green tea good for irritable bowel syndrome?

   The test results of green tea as a defender or reliever of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been rather shakey in coming up with a final answer. Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of green tea, more often than not it is helped patients in treating their irritable bowel syndrome or IBS...
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6. Does hot sauce aggravate irritable bowel syndrome?

   Hot sauces and spicy food do generally trigger irritable bowel syndrome. Every person is different so it may be that you don't have a severe reaction to it, but unfortunately the only way to know is to have a reaction, otherwise cut it out of your diet completely...
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7. How long does irritable bowel syndrome last?

   Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) varies a great deal from person to person. A lot find that flare-ups occur only during stressful times or when they're upset about something. Others don't see that correlation, and IBS symptoms can come up randomly. So, just as the cause for flare-ups varies, so, too, does the overall duration of IBS in general...
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8. How can you tell if you have irritable bowel syndrome?

   Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a fairly common disease that affects approximately 58 million people in the U.S. which is believed to be caused by many different factors. Some of these factors are stress, hormones, neurotransmitters and the body's immune system which cause muscle spasms that result in cramps, diarrhea and constipation...
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9. Is irritable bowel syndrome a disability?

   Irritable bowel syndrome or commonly known as IBS is not considered a disability. The only known place where IBS is considered a disability is the Veterans Affairs. IBS does not contain the requirements that an illness must have to be considered a disability...
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10. How are irritable bowel syndrome and gastritis related?

    Gastritis is an erosion or inflammation of the stomach. IBS, which is characterized by sudden diarrhea or nausea, is caused by gastritis I believe. Or one is a symptom of the other.
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11. Does irritable bowel syndrome cause missed periods?

    Irritable bowel syndrome's symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and mucous in the stool. However, there isn't a known correlation between missing your period and having irritable bowel syndrome. It may be time to by a pregnancy test if you have been sexually active and not using some form of protection...
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12. Does irritable bowel syndrome cause mood swings?

    Many people dealing with irritable bowel syndrome often have mood swings that occur suddenly and severly. These mood swings often include irritability and sudden depression.
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13. Is olive oil good for irritable bowel syndrome?

    I see nothing wrong with it. Olive oil is one of the better choices. I find I have an easier time with olive oil and some cases can even get your bowels moving. I find any type of oil including olive oil in large amounts is not good for IBS as it cause cramping and other IBS symptoms.
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14. Does irritable bowel syndrome cause palpitations?

    Yes there is a direct connection between irritable bowel syndrome and heart palpitations. Irritable bowel syndrome is normally caused by stress,this can also cause heart palpitations. It would be wise to consult a doctor too have your condition properly diagnosed.
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15. Are irritable bowel syndrome and sexual dysfunction related?

    Some studies have suggested that irritable bowel syndrome -- usually referred to simply as IBS -- can cause severe sexual dysfunction, especially in women. You'll have to leave it to yourself to decide if you believe the causal relationships established in the study...
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16. Is Vitamin C good for irritable bowel syndrome?

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder found in 10-20% of the general population. In a study done by researchers at the University of Valladolid in Spain, patients with high vitamin C intake had the least symptoms associated with IBS...
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17. Does irritable bowel syndrome cause vomiting?

    Vomiting is not a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome. But it can be a rare symptom cause by another symptom that makes you feel full and bloated. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort. Other symptoms of IBS is constipation and/or diarrhea.
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18. Does irritable bowel syndrome cause belching?

    Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that has pain in the abdominal and a change in bowel habits. The discomfort varies from intense and sharp pain to dull pain. One of the symptoms that are common in irritable bowel syndrome is belching. Other symptoms include, belching, bloating, nausea and heartburn...
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19. Does irritable bowel syndrome cause burning in stomach?

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome can cause all sorts of pain and discomfort in your stomach and digestive tract. It is definitely a possibility that the burning in your stomach is related to the IBS. However, many gastrointestinal aliments overlap in their symptoms, so this could be a symptom of something else...
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20. Can irritable bowel syndrome cause chest pain?

    Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS has been known to cause many types of abdominal aches or cramps. A cramp in the upper left quadrant of the abdomens could result in a pain which seems to run all the way up into a persons chest or certain areas along their back or spine...
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