The IBS-M is a mild variant of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-M) with alternating phases of diarrhea and constipation. It is a manifestation of gut motor and gut sensitivity imbalances which may be instigated by stress, and limited food types or fluctuations in intestinal bacteria. The symptoms are not always present and thus life is uncertain day by day.
People with IBS-M often experience a combination of symptoms, including:
Although the etiology of IBS-M is still unclear, a combination of a number of factors may contribute to its occurrence:
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IBS-M comprises of both diarrhea and constipation compared to the other types of IBS which mainly contain loose (IBS-D) or hard (IBS-C) stools.
Diagnosis depends on your medical history and features as well as the elimination of other diseases by means of stock tests, blood tests or radiographic tests as necessary.
This ICD-10 diagnosis includes the Mixed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (ICD-10-CM 58.3) which is clinically documented and recorded upon insurance.
Instances where the stools are Lax and hard, abdominal pain or cramping and bloating, gas, urgency, and incomplete emptying of the bowel, should be sought.
Yes. A low-FODMAP diet, fiber modulation, and food trigger identification have the potential to significantly reduce the symptoms.
IBS-M may be a long-term disease, yet most of the patients treat their conditions effectively under a specially defined treatment strategy.
When your symptoms last longer than a few weeks, begin to come to a worse and do not build up on simple dietary and lifestyle adjustments, then you are advised to pay attention to a gastroenterologist.
GastroDoxs in Houston where IBS-M and other intestinal diseases are the specialty and customers can receive an individual approach and the option to make quick visits or virtual appointments.
Our services involve low-FODMAP food planning, fiber therapy, probiotic, prescription medicine, stress reduction measures, and follow-up treatment.
No. Combination of medication, changes in diet, reduction of stress, and follow-up GI procedures are best results thus combining them.