If You Are Going To The Toilet More Than Thrice A Day, Read This!

Do you pass stools more than twice or thrice in a day, on a daily basis? Do you feel exhausted afterwards? If yes, then you should try to learn about some of the facts on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Imagine you are at a friend's party and you get the sudden urge to go to the washroom, even though you have already passed stools before leaving your house! It can be quite frustrating, right?

Well, although it is normal to pass stools about 2 times in a day, it can be a reason for concern if you are passing stools more than thrice, on a daily basis, especially if it is coupled with other symptoms like fatigue.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder in which the large intestine is affected and inflamed, giving rise to a number of symptoms including diarrhoea.

If not treated at the right time, IBS can lead to serious diseases like intestinal ulcers and colon cancer!

So, here are a few facts about Irritable Bowel Syndrome that you should be aware of, have a read!

Fact #1

The causes for irritable bowel syndrome are not very clear, it is usually diagnosed based on the severity of the symptoms.

Fact #2

The fact is, IBS is known to be a lifestyle-related disorder, which means the affected people need to correct their daily habits and diet.

Fact #3

Some of the main symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and some times even constipation.

Fact #4

Unlike the regular type of diarrhoea, people with IBS experience the urge to pass stools, at recurrent intervals, which becomes a pattern eventually and is followed on a daily basis.

Fact #5

A fact about irritable bowel syndrome is that the affected people may experience the urge to pass stools as soon as they eat or drink something.

Fact #6

Another fact about IBS is that as the affected people pass stools too often, they lose a lot of nutrients from the body, leading to fatigue and other related deficiencies.

Fact #7

A research study has found that people suffering from anxiety are more prone to irritable bowel syndrome.

Fact #8

In many people with IBS, although they get a strong urge to pass stools, they may not be able to go, causing a lot of abdominal discomfort!

Fact #9

Although IBS is not curable, its symptoms can be controlled with a healthy diet and lifestyle pattern.