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IBS Common Causes And When To See A Doctor

Find answers to commonly asked questions about IBS.

What is IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome, which is a disorder that affects the large intestine.

IBS is a complaint that you can develop at any age but your first symptoms usually appear between the ages of 20 and 30.

There can be various reasons for the development of IBS and determining the exact cause is essential to obtain proper treatment.

IBS Facts

What triggers stress?

Stress is your body’s reaction to a trigger. Its is generally a short-term experience. Stress is not necessarily negative. There can be positive affects from stress. When stress helps you pull of the impossible, it is positive. Stress can however lead to insomnia, poor concentration, and impaired ability to do the things you normally do, which is very negative. Stress is a response to a threat in any given situation.
What triggers anxiety?

Anxiety is a sustained mental health disorder that can be triggered by stress. Anxiety does not fade away, it hangs on and can cause significant consequences in social, occupational, and other important areas of your life affecting your ability to function. Long terms chronic stress can lead to long-term chronic anxiety. Anxiety & Stress is a complaint among people irrespective of their age. There can be various reasons for the development of Anxiety & Stress and determining the exact cause is essential to obtain proper treatment.
How does stress affect your health?

It can affect your health in many ways. It can cause headaches, high blood pressure, chest pain, heart palpitation, skin rashes, loss of sleep.