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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation in Texas

Dr. Bharat Pothuri Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG  |  Updated 03-17-2026

Our customized management of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome constipation at GastroDoxs in Houston is a program of personalized care, state-of-the-art therapies, and support to the patients in the Greater Houston region, which provides the patients with a long-lasting well-being and peace.

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Condition Overview

Our customized management of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome constipation at GastroDoxs in Houston is a program of personalized care, state-of-the-art therapies, and support to the patients in the Greater Houston region, which provides the patients with a long-lasting well-being and peace.

Symptoms

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)?

IBS-C is a variant of irritable bowel syndrome characterized by long-lasting condition of abdominal pains or cramps associated with the bowel patterns and comparatively tough or solid bowel movements. IBS-C unlike plain constipation has a discomfort that generally dissolves following a bowel movement. Doctors tend to refer to it by an ICD-10 S96773.

Common Symptoms

The symptoms of IBS-C may change in severity and they often come and go. Key signs include:

  • Less than three bowel movements low per week.
  • Pulling or pain during passing hard massy stools.
  • Everything in the stomach cramping or pain relieved with a bowel action.
  • Excessive gas and bloating
  • Verbal experience of partial evacuation post-going.

Causes

The exact cause of IBS-C remains unidentified, but a number of factors are considered to be the cause:

  • Bowel motility and sensation Dysregulation in the communication of the gut-brain.
  • Reduced bowel motility which results in firm stools.
  • Food sensitivity or allergy (e.g. to some carbohydrates)
  • Gut symptoms worsened by psychological strain or anxiety.
  • Disturbed faeces flora characterized by reduced useful fractions of bacteria.

Treatment Options

Treatment Options for IBS-C in Houston

Therapy also involves lifestyle modification and clinical therapy:

  • Fiber supplementation:Psyllium or methylcellulose to prevent stool hardness, raise bowel movements and facilitate evacuation.
  • Low-FODMAP diet: This is a highly-organized diet that restricts fermentable carbohydrates to decrease gas, bloating, and discomfort.
  • Prescription medications: Lubiprostone, linaclotide or plecanatide to increase fluid secretion in the intestines and pull, i.e. increase motility.
  • Over-the-counter aids: Over-the-counter fiber or stool softeners to offer momentary respite of straining and hard tools.
  • Stress management: Breathing exercises, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or mindfulness techniques to take a break in the gut-brain axis and flare-ups.
  • Probiotics: There are specific projections such as Bifidobacterium to balance the gut flora, aid in the digestive system, and relieve symptoms.

What Else Should You Know?

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About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is IBS-C different from regular constipation?

In IBS-C, there is frequent pain or cramping in the abdomen containing feces that get better with urination, hardness, and bloating, regular constipation is characterized by very few or difficult movements of feces without a dominant pattern of eliminating pain.

How do doctors diagnose IBS-C?

Diagnosis occurs according to the Rome IV criteria that entails a minimum duration of three months of patterns of abdominal pains related to constipation and development of the symptoms at least six months prior to diagnosis.

What is the ICD-10 code for IBS-C?

ICD-10 code of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and predominant constipation is 58.1.

Can diet changes help manage IBS-C?

Yes. In most patients, low-FODMAP diet and additions of soluble fiber (psyllium) serve to decrease bloating and increase the frequency of stool.

Are there medications available for IBS-C?

Yes. The available prescription choices are lubiprostone, linaclotide, and plecanatide, which assist in raising the amount of fluid secretion into the intestines and counteract the pain and constipation.

When can I expect to feel better after starting treatment?

Patients can report improvement within 1-2 weeks with others potentially requiring weeks to months before full improvements are realized in Jack is optimizing the treatments.

Do I need to see a specialist for IBS-C?

Yes, particularly when the symptoms are resistant to the lifestyle and drug-store interventions. Gastroenterologist is able to provide complex tests and personalized treatments.

Does stress make IBS-C worse?

Yes. Stress and anxiety have the capacity to shift gut motility and gut sensitivity, which can initiate or worsen IBS-C enteric outbursts.

Are probiotics helpful for IBS-C?

Other patients can get probiotics, especially Bifidobacterium, that help normalize healthy gut bacteria and alleviate bloating.

Is a colonoscopy required for IBS-C?

No, not routinely. The count of cases where there is an instance of alarm features such as gastrointestinal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, or anemia then a colonoscopy is recommended.

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